Sr Staff Engineer, Automation Controls
Core
Architect, design, and deploy robust, deterministic machine control software and electrical subsystems for complex, production-scale materials processing equipment.
Role type
Senior Staff Automation Controls Engineer
Builds
High-reliability, first-of-a-kind industrial automation platforms for battery materials processing
Domain
Battery materials manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming (Structured Text/IEC 61131-3), industrial Fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus), electrical schematics design, functional safety systems, system integration, FAT/SAT validation, technical documentation, mentorship
Preferred skills
Complex materials processing experience (high technical risk environments), cross-functional collaboration with scientists
Technologies
Structured Text, EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, ISA-88, IEC 61151, SIS
Responsibilities
Lead strategy and software architecture for modular control systems; Write robust PLC code and implement industrial protocols; Design electrical schematics and network architectures; Drive end-to-end project execution and formal validation; Mentor mid- and junior-level engineers
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship
