Controls Engineer III

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 Controls Engineer III 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 andmaintainelectrical instrumentation and control (EIC) systems for iron-production processes from concept through detailed design fabrication commissioning and handover
• Owns programmingand troubleshootingSiemens S7 PLCs (TIA Portal) Ignition HMI & SCADA and associated communication networks
• Workonthe 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/ NFPAISA 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
• Work onintegration effortsfor newand existing equipment including PLC/HMI/SCADA system architecture and control strategies
• Lead and execute the installation configuration commissioning and site acceptance testing (SAT) of control systems
• Conduct system testing tuning loop checks and validation to ensureoptimaland stable process performance
• Developmaintain and review electrical design packages in SolidWorks Electrical including control panel designs wiring diagrams and bill of materials
• Read understand andcomply withall 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
• 5 years of industry experience working on controls and data acquisition (excludes internships co-ops and other school projects)
• Exhibits high-level programming proficiency in one or more languages (C/C C# Python JavaScript or equivalent) developing modifying and troubleshooting software solutions to address complex control analytics or automation challenges
• Demonstrates advanced hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation including voltage amperage temperature pressure level weight and flow measurement systems; independently evaluates instrumentation performance and resolves complex measurement and integration issues
• Appliesprovenproficiencywith industrial automation communication protocols(e.g. Modbus Profibus Ethernet/IP RS485) selecting and adapting protocols to meet system integration reliability and performance requirements across diverse applications
• Demonstratesproficientknowledge of industrial control system (ICS) design principles including instrumentation specification P&IDs and relevant ISA/IEC standards
• Demonstrates the ability to independently implement industrial electrical safety programsincluding Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)arcflashboundaries and electricalsafework practicesand to assess risks in unusual or nonroutine situations while recommending corrective actions to maintain regulatory and operational compliance