Senior Lead Controls Engineer
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Job Description
Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. The founders include two highly renowned scientists and a longtime entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. With the use and commercialization of laserinduced inertial fusion a clean and highly efficient power generation technology is coming within reach suitable to ensure a secure and scalable future energy supply.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Lead Controls Engineer to establish and lead a dedicated team of control engineers. This role will be instrumental in supporting all controls requirements across our business operations ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of our cuttingedge fusion energy systems.
What youll do:
Partner with Engineering Director on status of designs installations and operations
Collaborate closely with scientists engineers and external suppliers to integrate control architectural development effectively
Provide controls engineering support to the wider team addressing technical queries and resolving issues as required
Support FAT/SAT testing either onsite or at supplier facilities to validate system functionality and performance
Define control architecture for laserbased systems ensuring optimal performance and reliability
Develop user interface control systems in accordance with local standards best practices and stakeholder requirements
Integrate external vendor equipment for seamless data communication and system interoperability
Support the Controls Engineering team in defining and implementing engineering standards processes and procedures
Manage controls system requirements to meet stakeholder needs and project objectives
Maintain and operate control systems across different Focused Energy facilities ensuring uptime reliability and optimal performance
Manage budgets for individual project builds ensuring costeffective solutions without compromising quality or performance
Who you are:
Bachelors degree in Controls Engineering /Control Systems Engineering or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
8 years of experience in controls engineering with a proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects
Proficiency in control system design development integration and maintenance
Strong knowledge of laserbased systems user interface design and data communication protocols
Experience in collaborating with external suppliers and evaluating support requirements.
Excellent communication leadership and project management skills
Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced innovative environment
Thrive in a collaborative environment partnering with colleagues and stakeholders
Deep understanding of interpersonal dynamics and can navigate complex situations with empathy and tact
Methodical and proactive approach to problemsolving and decisionmaking
Takes initiative in driving solutions
Strong handson mentality and enjoy getting involved in the details of projects
Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location level jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation equity benefits.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
