Controls Engineer (f/m/x)
Core
Testing, deploying, and maintaining control systems for ultra-high-intensity laser systems and experimental infrastructure in a fusion energy research lab.
Role type
Controls Engineer (Scientific Research Facility)
Builds
Control system infrastructure, PLCs, motion controllers, data acquisition systems, and operator interfaces for laser and vacuum systems.
Domain
Fusion Energy / Scientific Research / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming, motion control, industrial automation, Python, LabVIEW, EPICS, TANGO, hardware interface configuration (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, GPIB), system integration, troubleshooting.
Preferred skills
High-power laser environments, accelerator facilities, timing/synchronization systems, cleanroom and vacuum systems, safety-rated control architectures, database tools (InfluxDB, HDF5), CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities
Install and commission control systems for laser and vacuum diagnostics; develop control software and operator interfaces; support experimental campaigns with real-time troubleshooting; maintain system documentation and perform routine maintenance.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC