Controls Engineer

Job Title:Controls Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA – Bay Park area
Position Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and paid vacation

Support development of controls & automation for R&D and production equipment, scaling Liquified Gas Electrolyte battery technology for pilot manufacturing. The role interfaces with R&D, Mechanical, Process, and Manufacturing engineering teams. Hands on and ability to work with team and third-party vendors is critical. Creative problem solving, good attention to detail, and excellent working knowledge of systems development are required.

Become a critical member of our fast-growing team working to develop a breakthrough battery technology to change the way batteries are made and used worldwide to enable a greener future. In this position, you will be a key part of our core team, at the forefront of taking next-generation chemistries and packaging them into advanced battery cells.

We are looking for a passionate Controls Engineer with great collaborative skills to support our multi-disciplinary team in the Bay Park area of San Diego, CA. This role will actively support designing and implementing processes, engineering, and controls (electrical, thermal, pneumatic) that support electrolyte and cell manufacturing. The ideal candidate would be familiar with LabVIEW programing, Python, C++ and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC);

a track record of successful component and hardware selection for various electrical, thermal, and pressure processes; and an eagerness for hands‑on rapid development, testing, process optimization, validation, and troubleshooting. Experience with fluid delivery systems, reactor systems, distillation systems, high pressure systems, gas flow instrumentation, and measurement devices is highly desired. Impeccable attention to detail, and a focus on safety are critical.

• Lead the design and development of controls automation solutions and systems to meet internal customer process requirements.
• Interface with internal program managers and technical experts to define requirements and updates on project timelines.
• Develop and release control system, data acquisition, and/or data analysis software internally.
• Rapidly research, design, prototype, and validate automation & controls technology.
• Scripting and LabVIEW programming to automate pilot production systems for various thermal, pneumatic, and electrical controls using both digital and analog architectures.
• Read and build P&IDs and process flows to construct fully automated system architectures.
• Actively participate and/or lead in FMEAs for various engineering projects.
• Actively participate and/or lead in software development reviews for various projects.
• Electrical, thermal, and pressure component and hardware selection and specification.
• Investigate and eliminate defects or errors in the system via system debugging and troubleshooting.
• Identify areas for improvement to increase process efficiency and establish monitoring and Quality Assurance validation processes.
• Document all software changes and updates using version control software.
• Develop necessary documentation, training, and technical support to ensure successful user operation, maintenance strategies, and calibration procedures.
• Other tasks deemed necessary by the company.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience developing control systems from concept to successful release.
• Proven experience with LabVIEW or PLC programming
• Experience with software application development and deployment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control systems related to automated pneumatic controls, component handling, thermal management, and linear and rotary actuator systems.
• Solid understanding of digital and analog input sensor integration and data acquisition.
• Ability to prioritize, multi‑task, and succeed in an environment with competing demands.
• An aptitude for learning new things and a keen eye for improving processes.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.

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