Researcher (Electrical & Controls)
Researcher (Electrical & Controls)
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Job Description
About us
Orbital Materials develops advanced materials and chemical processes by bridging the worlds of AI synthetic chemistry and chemical engineering. We are hiring a full-time researcher to work onsite near Emeryville CA developing the electrical and control systems behind our groundbreaking cooling technology for data centers.
About the Role
Your duties will include:
Design and Architect: Design power distribution instrumentation and control architecture for prototype and commercial-scale systems.
Innovate and Implement: Develop control strategies using PLCs DCS and other platforms. You will write the logic running our process.
Select and Integrate: Source advanced instrumentation and control components to precisely monitor and automate our systems.
Build and Test: Lead assembly wiring and commissioning of control panels and electrical systems for prototypes.
Collaborate and Create: Integrate your work with chemical mechanical and process engineers to optimize system performance.
Ensure Safety and Compliance: Design systems compliant with electrical codes. Participate in HAZOP and other safety reviews.
Analyze and Optimize: Validate system performance with test plans and optimize based on results.
Qualities that we are looking for
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering or a related field
5 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley Siemens Beckhoff)
HMI/SCADA development experience (Ignition Wonderware FactoryTalk View)
CAD proficiency for schematics/control panel design (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical EPLAN)
Hands-on experience with control system assembly and commissioning
Strong understanding of communication protocols (e.g. EtherNet/IP Modbus TCP/IP)
Adaptability to fast-paced R&D environments
Experience with carbon capture technologies is a plus
What we offer
Competitive salary
Health dental and vision insurance
Flexible and generous paid time off
401(k) Plan with a company match
Stock options
Regular company offsites
The experience of working in a cutting-edge organization dedicated to a better future
Were an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or veteran status or any other protected trait.
Employment Type
Full-Time
