Manufacturing Controls Engineer

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet its aging, struggling to keep up with todays demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. Were deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

Base is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to contribute to deliver new manufacturing lines to produce battery backup systems. In this role you are directly responsible for the design and implementation of these manufacturing lines. You will work with cross-functional teams to establish the required functionality of the manufacturing system and bring that system into reality.

What Youll Do

Design and launch manufacturing lines for new products being mass-produced for the first time

Develop controls systems that merge traditional PLC logic with a modern software stack

Be the person capable of doing it all. Perform hands?on work with full?scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp

Contribute to Base Powers hardware and software standards for future equipment development

Lead machine suppliers to successful project delivery. Collaborate on high?level machine and line designs decisions, lead supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing, and coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at any Base facility

What Youll Bring

3+ years programming experience in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Allen?Bradley, Siemens)

Experience programming and setting up industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA)

Electrical schematic design using ePLAN or AutoCAD

Experience in a manufacturing setting

Hands?on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro?mechanical devices

Familiar with common hand tools and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters)

Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, similar degree, or equivalent experience

Why join Base?

Make an impact : Contribute to sustainable, reliable energy solutions that are shaping the future.

Innovate and grow : Be part of a dynamic, fast?growing team at the forefront of IoT and energy technology.

Advance your career : enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and clear opportunities for professional growth.

Our Values

Were building a winning culture and were looking for people who are up for the challenge. Heres what we expect from day one :

In?Person Only : We work full?time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

Challenge the Status Quo : Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles >

rules.

Move Fast : Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

Give & Get Feedback : Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideasincluding your own.

Own the Outcome : Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

Act Like an Owner : Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

Be Decisive : Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

Bring the Intensity : This is not a 9?to?5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.

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