Senior Automation and Controls Engineer

The role

This person will design, build, and implement automated production and test equipment. They will work closely with design and manufacturing engineers to support mass production and refueling of microreactor technology.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and manage automation projects
• Architect, write, and debug PLC code
• Implement ANSI/RIA R15.06 and OSHA compliant systems for robots, gantries, conveyors, and other manufacturing equipment
• Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations
• Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servo motors and controllers
• Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic and fluid plumbing
• Generate HMI screens

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
• 4+ years of experience in the design and commissioning of automation and controls systems for industrial applications

Nice to have

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an engineering discipline
• Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience
• Experience in a variety of robotic weld applications (Kuka, ABB & Fanuc)
• Robot and PLC simulation experience
• Electrical schematic CAD experience using Zuken E3
• C#, .NET, python and/or SQL experience
• PLC programming experience, preferably Beckhoff TwinCat 3
• HMI and SCADA programming experience, preferably Inductive Automation Ignition
• Field bus networks, serial communication and Ethernet communication
• Hands-on experience building and commissioning high quality electrical control panels and electro-mechanical systems

Benefits

• Substantial incentive stock plan for all full-time employees
• Medical: 100% up to base silver level plan for employee + 50% dependents, offers up to Platinum plans
• One Medical: Sponsored memberships for employees and their dependents
• Vision: 100% top tier plan coverage + 50% for dependents
• Dental: 100% top tier plan coverage, orthodontia extra, 50% for dependents
• Voluntary life, accident, hospital, critical illness, commuter and FSA/HSA are offered as employee contributed benefits
• 8-weeks of paid parental leave for all parents
• Additional paid pregnancy leave for CA employees
• Nuclear Engineering Certificate Program: 100% covered educational program with Penn State University, for eligible employees
• Daily catered lunch
• Free snacks and drinks
• Flexible PTO policy

Before you apply

• Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls

About the company

Radiant is an El Segundo, CA-based company building the world's only mass-produced, transportable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2020, Radiant is under contract to deliver power to the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force.