Job Description
The Controls and Automation Engineer at Sila is responsible for designing, deploying, and improving industrial machine control software and electrical systems to support advanced battery manufacturing processes, collaborating across teams to ensure robust and well-documented automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and improve machine control software and electrical subsystems for synthesis tools
- Architect, develop, and implement software for next-generation synthesis equipment
- Contribute to and enhance internal software libraries used across research and production
- Debug and improve hardware and equipment-driving software throughout the company
- Develop and document robust unit tests for machinery
- Gather end-user feedback and implement iterative improvements
Requirements
- 5-8 years experience in directly or related field experience.
- Experience deploying code on systems that interact with the physical world.
- Experience designing HMIs and writing the underlying code.
- Experience with high-level, object-oriented programming in C or Python preferred.
- Experience with revision control software Git preferred.
- Ability to write Structured Text and familiarity with other IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Development, testing, and implementation experience of safety programs TwinSAFE preferred.
- Strong fundamental understanding of field-deployed electronics, sensors, and motion components.
- Implementation of industrial Fieldbus communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, EthernetIP, Modbus, etc.
- Familiarity with industrial electrical design, including wiring diagrams, industrial network architecture, control panel design, power distribution, and protocols for process automation.
- Experience with unique and challenging industrial electrical safety requirements.
- Understanding of how to integrate machines with facility business interfaces such as SCADA, MES, ERP, etc.
- At least a B.S. in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Fewer than 8 years of industry experience for candidates with an advanced degree.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $121,000 to $152,000
Work environment perks: Onsite work
Additional benefits: Benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses as part of the Total Rewards package
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