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Control Engineer

Theery
Mountain View, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

As an early member of our client's team, you will be responsible for lab-scale electrolyzer technology development. This position involves working with PLCs, SCADA systems, sensors, and relays for our test fixtures and infrastructure. They are a startup, so independence, the ability to critically prioritize, and being proactive and team oriented are key attributes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diligently practice and improve on safety protocols and procedures.
  • Design, implement, and maintain electrochemical test stands and associated controls infrastructure.
  • Architect, program and configure PLCs interfacing with electrochemical cells, mass flow controllers, pumps, valves, heaters, coolers, thermocouples, transducers, a variety of sensors, and more.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of automated safety systems, including sensors, alarms, and interlocks.
  • Continually update and refine HMI and SCADA interfaces for test equipment.
  • Refine real-time data logging, analysis and visualization systems.
  • Assist in the maintenance and development of our client's network infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve end-to-end issues with control systems and instrumentation.
  • Collaborate with broader engineering team to support R&D and scaleup efforts.

What they're looking for

  • Experience working in a team in hazardous chemical and electrical environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related non-degree qualification for controls engineering.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g. Ladder, SCL).
  • 2-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably working on controls systems in R&D and scaleup operations for startups.
  • Proficiency in SCADA systems and HMI development.
  • Experience with industrial networking protocols (e.g. Modbus, Profinet).
  • Familiarity with creating and implementing P&IDs and associated control systems.
  • Must be able to frequently lift and manipulate objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to crouch, kneel, bend, and climb ladders regularly.
  • Not all requirements needed to apply

    Extra-credit

  • Demonstrated examples of full ownership over systems controls engineering problems.
  • Previous experience at a startup or other fast-paced R&D environment.
  • Experience with hazardous material handling systems and safety protocols.
  • Experience with low-voltage, high-current and pressurized systems.
  • Familiarity with CAD, shop tools, and common power tools and hardware.
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