Senior Controls Engineer
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Job Location:
Boulder, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 105000 - 140000
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who we are:
Were transforming one of the worlds oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the best Inventions of 2024 and Fast Company as one of 2024s Next Big Things in Tech Electra is scaling rapidly and were looking for bold driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If youre ready to make a real impact in a company thats redefining heavy industry for a cleaner smarter world we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
As a Senior Controls Engineer you will focus on designing and building data acquisition and process control systems for chemical processing. These systems will integrate instrumentation controls plumbing fluid power and solids handling to enable novel electromechanical and metallurgical processes for clean iron production.
Responsibilities include:
- Design develop and maintain electrical instrumentation and control (EIC) systems for iron-production processes from concept through detailed design fabrication commissioning and handover
- Own the full lifecycle of control system design including P&IDs I/O lists control narratives instrumentation specifications electrical schematics panel layouts and network architectures
- Ensure all control systems are efficient reliable safe compliant with applicable codes/standards (e.g. NEC ISA IEC) and aligned with site EHS requirements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineering mechanical systems operations and R&D teams to define system requirements and control strategies
- Leadintegrationeffortsfor newand existingequipment including PLC/HMI/SCADA system architecture and control strategies
- Oversee and perform installation configuration commissioning and site acceptance testing (SAT) of control systems
- Conduct system testing tuning loop checks and validation to ensure optimal and stable process performance
- Identify opportunities for process optimization advanced control alarm management and system reliability improvements
- Program and troubleshoot Siemens S7 PLCs (TIA Portal) Ignition HMI & SCADA and associated communication networks
- Develop maintain and review electrical design packages in SolidWorks Electrical including control panel designs wiring diagrams and bill of materials
- Specify and source instrumentation and electrical equipment (sensors transmitters motors drives MCC components etc.) to meet process and project requirements
- Autonomously lead engineering projects or small multi-disciplinary teams including scheduling budgeting technical decision-making and vendor management
- Troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems perform root cause analysis and execute corrective/preventive actions
- Apply industry-standard safety analysis methodologies such as FMEA PHA and HAZOP to effectively manage risks
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation including control narratives cause-and-effect matrices test plans operating procedures and safety protocols
- Read understand andcomplywithall workplace health and safety policies safe work practices and company policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor in a rapidly evolving startup environment
What we need you to bring to the team:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering control systems engineering automation engineering or related
- 8 years ofindustry experience working oncontrolsand data acquisition (excludes internships co-ops and other school projects)
- 3 years of experience with PLC programming including Ladder Logic and structured text (Siemens preferred)
- Advanced experience with instrumentation such as voltage amperage temperature pressure level weight and flow
- Strong working knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical design electrical troubleshooting and industrial power distribution
- Proficiencywithindustrialautomation communication protocols such as Modbus Profibus Ethernet RS485 etc.
- High level programming experience inC/C/C#PythonJavascript or equivalent
- In-depth knowledge of industrial control system design principles instrumentation specification P&IDs and ISA/IEC standards
- Experience implementing LOTO procedures arc-flash boundaries electrical safe-work practices and other industrial electrical safety programs
- Self-starter with strong autonomy; capable of working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environmentandadapt quickly to changing processes and responsibilities
- Strong organizationalproject management and time managementskills
- Experience and/or interest in mentoringmore junior control systems engineers
- Proficiencywith or ability to quickly learn Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook OneDrive and SharePoint
What we want you to bring to the team:
- Masters degree in electrical engineering control systems engineering automation engineering or related
- 10 years of industry experience working on controls and data acquisition (excludes internships co-ops and other school projects)
- Proficiencywith Siemens S7(TIA portal) Ignition SolidWorks Electrical and SQL databases
- Experience in chemical processing industrial manufacturing pilot-plant operations or continuous/batch process industries
- Experience with control panel design per UL 508A hazardous area classification and instrument selection for chemical environments
Compensation:
- The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $105000-$140000 and may be more or less depending upon skills experience and education.
Benefits For You:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision telemedicine short-term disability long-term disability and basic life insurance plans
- Reasonable use PTO
- $1800 in annual employer HSA contributions(health savings account)
Benefits For Your Family:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision and telemedicine plans
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits For Your Future:
- 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
- Eligibility for incentive stock options
If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process reach out to us atWerehere to help.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- APIs
- C/C++
- Computer Graphics
- Go
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- AWS
- Library Services
- Assembly
- GraphQL
- High Voltage
About Company
Electra has been partnered with renowned lighting, ventilation, wiring accessories, and electrical system manufacturers since 1965. Our manufacturers and suppliers are known for their quality, creativity, and technical excellence. We have a track record of advising, supplying, and ser ... View more
