Staff Controls Engineer
- Design and implement controls software for cathode production equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and distributed control systems (DCS).
- Program, test, and debug automation sequences and interlocks to ensure safe and efficient operation of chemical process units.
- Collaborate with process, mechanical, and electrical engineers to develop instrumentation and control strategies for new equipment and systems.
- Lead commissioning and bring-up efforts on-site in Reno, NV, including IO checks, logic validation, and process tuning.
- Develop robust diagnostics, alarms, and fault recovery strategies to ensure high system uptime and maintainability.
- Optimize control loops and automation performance to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Document control logic, operating procedures, and system architecture for future maintenance and knowledge transfer.
- Support integration with data systems for monitoring, reporting, and advanced analytics.
- Ensure all systems comply with process safety and regulatory standards.
- Spearhead developing and defining software and electrical standards to push the company forward.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in industrial controls or automation engineering, ideally in a large-scale process manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs and HMIs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, or similar).
- Familiarity with SCADA/DCS systems and real-time process control strategies.
- Strong understanding of industrial sensors, instrumentation, and advanced control algorithms.
- Experience supporting system commissioning and startup in a live production environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Passion for balancing creative passion with engineering rigor.
- Wear proper PPE when necessary.
- Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production plant environments.
- Must be able to communicate clearly.
- Office setting, manufacturing floor, outdoor job site, or remote work.
- Participate in on-call rotation to support automation and controls systems.
- Infrequent travel required; less than 10%.
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