Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and sustainability? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Join Redwood Materials as a Senior Controls Engineer and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing our automation systems, building new plants, and optimizing battery recycling and battery materials manufacturing! 

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead the design and implementation of reliable, in-house automation systems tailored to meet the evolving needs of our business. Design activities include developing electrical panel specifications, selecting instrumentation and controls components, generating design documentation and functional specifications, programming, and commissioning
• Provide expert maintenance and support for automation and electrical-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency
• Oversee and maintain plant control systems, which may include the SCADA layer, HMIs, PLCs, DCS, vision systems, robotic cells, and OT networking
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including process engineering, infrastructure design and operations to design and implement large capital projects, driving innovation and excellence across the organization
• Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in an automated manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of process control design and feedback control strategies 
• Ability to read, interpret, and edit P&IDs