Controls & Automation Engineer

Isar Aerospace

Kiruna, Sweden

Your Mission

The Controls & Automation Engineer will maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade the control system of the Isar rocket engine test facility near Kiruna, Sweden. They will assume technical responsibility for both software and hardware elements of the control system. There will be close collaboration with the Isar Munich control systems team for work on both this facility, and other future projects.

The Controls & Automation Engineer will be involved in day-to-day test operations, and will work alongside Propulsion Test Engineers to operate the facility. It is expected that there will be a close connection to the other test engineers, and development of a deep understanding of facility systems and requirements.

More specifically, you will:

Develop PLC software for existing and future control systems in Kiruna
Design PLC hardware setups and PLC-related networks
Perform risk analyses and design safety-critical electrical systems
Commission control systems and maintain/upgrade them
Be responsible for hardware and software related topics on site
Perform rocket engine tests as part of the local test engineering and operations team

Who you are and what you have

Either a degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or similar, or a certified engineer in automation technology
At least 2 years of experience in automation and PLC technology
Experience in the field of PLC programming (soft-PLC) and commissioning preferably using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or CODESYS based systems
Experience in giving technical support and troubleshooting in the field and remotely
Knowledge about fieldbus systems
Basic understanding of electrical schematics
Fluent in English

Nice to Have:

Knowledge of sensors/sensor signals and test equipment
Experience designing and building PLC systems to EU and international standards, preferably with Beckhoff controllers
Experience with functional safety system design and implementation

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