Senior Controls Engineer, Cathode
Senior Controls Engineer, Cathode
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$ 90000 - 160000
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About Redwood Materials
Cathode Controls Engineer
We are seeking a Cathode Controls Engineer to design build and debug bestinclass controls software for Redwoods highthroughput cathode material production facility. This engineer will play a critical role in designing commissioning and scaling a fully integrated and highly automated chemical plantworking at the intersection of chemical process engineering industrial automation and software development.
This role is based in San Francisco with up to 100% travel to Reno NV during commissioning and early startup phases. If necessary we will adjust the job level to suit your experience and responsibilities.
Responsibilities will include:
- 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 bringup efforts onsite 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.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Mechatronics or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in industrial controls or automation engineering ideally in a chemical pharmaceutical or largescale process manufacturing environment.
- Handson experience programming PLCs and HMIs (e.g. AllenBradley Siemens Schneider or similar).
- Familiarity with SCADA/DCS systems and realtime process control strategies.
- Strong understanding of industrial sensors instrumentation and control loop tuning.
- Experience supporting system commissioning and startup in a live production environment.
- Excellent problemsolving troubleshooting and crossfunctional collaboration skills.
- Experience with chemical or materials manufacturing processes is a strong plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Wear proper PPE when necessary.
Working Conditions:
- Environment: office machine shop wet laboratory chemical plant outdoor test sites.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% to Reno NV during plant commissioning (typical duration: MF during Commissioning).
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% to Reno NV during other periods.
In accordance with California pay transparency laws the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors including experience education and skills.
California Pay Range:
$90000 $160000 USD
The position is fulltime. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
