Automation & Electronics Group Lead

Automation & Electronics Group Lead position at the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) in Maui, HI, USA. Lead a team of engineers to maintain and advance the observatory's automation and electronics systems, ensuring reliability and safety while driving discoveries about the Sun.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electronics, electrical, mechanical, computer science, or systems)
• Significant experience (~10 years) in automation and electronics engineering with increasing responsibility
• 5+ years of PLC system programming (e.g., Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Beckhoff TwinCat, B&R Industrial Automation)
• 3+ years of engineering project management (KPIs, MS Project, MS 365)
• Proven staff leadership and development experience
• Hands-on experience in operations, maintenance, and commissioning of complex automation systems
• Knowledge of electrical/electronics safety codes and standards (NFPA 70E, NEC, NFPA 79, UL508)
• Strong communication skills, including technical report writing

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan Contributions
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage