Automation & Controls Development Engineer, Electrical, Terafab
Location
Austin, TX
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-04-25
Responsibilities
- Engineer and integrate interdisciplinary automation solutions including electrical, mechanical, chemical, and software components.
- Design electrical systems compliant with NEC, NFPA, and UL508A regulations.
- Develop technical specifications for automation systems, covering software, electrical, mechanical, and safety requirements.
- Design and implement control reliable safety systems for high-volume manufacturing equipment.
- Lead vendor interactions from requirements definition to factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).
- Collaborate with process, materials, production, facilities, and external vendor engineering teams.
- Develop robust control programs for precision material handling and automated transport.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Programming experience in PLC/Safety PLC systems (IEC 61131-3).
- Ability to perform electrical sizing of motors, VFDs, valves, and circuit protection.
- Proficiency in understanding and creating electrical schematics and single-line diagrams (EPLAN preferred).
