Full-Time

Automation Controls Engineer

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Bright Machines

Bright Machines

201-500 employees

Intelligent automation solutions for manufacturing

Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in San Francisco, California.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Git
SQL
GraphQL
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • Beckhoff PLC programming
  • Structured Text (61131-3)
  • Python programming
  • Object oriented programming concepts
  • Git software version control
  • SQL RDB
  • Robot programming
  • Industrial Automation
  • Stepper and servo motor motion control and tuning
  • Familiarity with Linux and command line tools
  • Some exposure with web technologies (ie JavaScript, React, REST, GraphQL)
  • Experience using industrial robots such as Fanuc
  • Experience with vision systems (i.e. Keyence or Cognex)
  • Experience with SCADA systems
Responsibilities
  • Helping to architect the process and controls that will control our machines
  • Reading and contributing to electrical schematics that define and document our systems
  • Participating in mechanical and electrical design reviews to provide feedback on the systems you will be controlling
  • Programming the paths for the robots and motion systems that make up our automation
  • Analyzing customer needs, turning those into system requirements, and incorporating them into the software of the system
  • Programming Beckhoff PLCs using the TwinCat3 IDE
  • Developing real-time code using IEC 61131-3 Structured Text
  • Developing non real-time code using Python and object oriented design patterns
  • Travel 25% to 30%

Bright Machines specializes in intelligent automation solutions for the manufacturing industry, particularly in electronic assembly. Its main product, the Microfactory, is a software-defined production line that automates high-precision, repetitive tasks, allowing manufacturers to scale operations efficiently and reduce costs. This system helps clients in various sectors, including electronics, automotive, and medical devices, by addressing challenges like labor shortages and quality control issues. Unlike competitors, Bright Machines focuses on providing both hardware and software solutions, creating a recurring revenue model through sales, subscription fees, and support services. The company's goal is to enhance the scalability, flexibility, and economics of production lines, enabling clients to adapt quickly to market changes.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$374.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bright Machines raised $126 million in Series C funding for expansion.
  • The appointment of Chris Stori as CEO may drive innovation and market expansion.
  • Global interest in AI-driven manufacturing solutions supports Bright Machines' growth.

What critics are saying

  • Closing the Israel R&D center may impact innovation and talent retention.
  • Heavy reliance on major tech investors could pose strategic risks.
  • Intensifying competition in robotics and automation may challenge market share.

What makes Bright Machines unique

  • Bright Machines offers a unique Microfactory solution for software-defined manufacturing.
  • The company integrates AI-driven software with robotics for high-precision automation.
  • Bright Machines serves diverse industries, including electronics, automotive, and medical devices.

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