Principal Automation & Controls Engineer

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built. Purpose The Principal Automation & Controls Engineer will lead the development of flexible robotic manufacturing & automation systems, core to the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The ideal candidate has a track record of successfully architecting and deploying advanced automated systems in a quick changing, start-up environment. This role will take a hands-on execution approach and use their skills in leadership, hardware, and software to create bleeding-edge industrial automation systems, support production operations, and democratize factory data to support key business decisions. Divergent is pushing the boundaries of technology and we need a passionate and agile engineer to help us create the platform for sustainable manufacturing. The Role Own and drive development of next generation PLC, HMI & SCADA software & controls architectures for the next generation of DAPS factories & factory modules. Own and develop automation software standards, frameworks, best practices, and platform selection. Collaborate with team members on both the development and deployment of these standards, raising the overall level of the team through your experience and technical leadership. Architect new advanced automation systems, ultimately leading to detailed design, development and commissioning of first article factory modules. Develop controls systems for new and experimental processes in an R&D environment. Understand and steer production operations requirements for factory modules leading to increased overall factory OPE through better development of modules and factory data. Work closely with cross-functional technical teams to ensure that program deliverables and milestones are defined, scheduled, and executed on time and budget. Support engineering teams in achieving resolution of any gridlock, rather than merely report status. Must have the leadership ability and intelligence to drive hands-on execution of a highly motivated and intelligent team under intense time constraints. Basic Qualifications Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls 10 years of industrial automation controls experience in dynamic environments IEC 61131-3 Structured Text programming experience Industrial electrical and safety experience Preferred Qualifications Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A standards. Advanced…