Mid-Level Controls Engineer

Main Responsibility: As a Mid‑level Controls Engineer in the Automation, Controls, and Data team at X‑Bow, you will design and implement control systems for our growing energetic material production facilities and various rocket motor test stands using various hardware including PLC's, VFDs, instrumentation, and/or robotic arms. This position is located at Luling, Texas with travel required to other X‑Bow sites. Key Responsibilities Maintain company‑wide safety/design standards. Create schematics for new and as‑built configurations using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software. Design of control cabinets and wiring harnesses. Experience implementing controls systems in hazardous areas (Class 1/2 Div 1/2). PLC and SCADA system programming. Use P&IDs to generate BOMs and commissioning schedules. Work with cross‑functional teams, vendors, and suppliers. Develop and refine skills related to robotics, controls, safety systems to support both project execution and training of operational staff. Important Skills Familiarity with industrial automation components such as 4‑20ma/0‑10V analog inputs and outputs, switches, and knowledge of motor drives. Produce maintenance manuals/schedules for in‑house designs. Studio 5000, CODESYS, TwinCAT, or other PLC programming suites. Ignition or other SCADA platforms. Qualifications BS in Engineering with 5+ years of experience or MS in Engineering and 2+ years of experience. Nice to Haves Familiarity with NFPA 70, 79, 495, 499 and/or UL 508A, 120. Strong background in networking architectures including hardware such as managed switches, access points, and routers. Experience tuning PID loops for heaters and/or other industrial devices. Familiarity with database implementation and use. Gitlab/GitHub or other code repositories. Read and follow mechanical drawings and assembly procedures. Servo motor selection and implementation. 10+ years experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr X-Bow Launch Systems Inc.