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Senior Controls and Automation EngineerSila Nanotechnologies Inc. • Moses Lake, WA, US
Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. • Moses Lake, WA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world's transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

You are a self-starter, experienced, capable Controls and Automation Engineer with an aptitude for learning new things and taking complex projects across the finish line. In your work at Sila, you will be responsible for deploying, modifying, and improving industrial machine control software and electronics that are robust, expandable, deterministic, and exceptionally well-documented. You have excellent communication skills to harmoniously collaborate with a wide range of skill sets : from scientists to technicians during the deploy stage, to out-of-house service providers across big, complicated interfaces during the build stage.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Work collaboratively with other teams to design robust, modular, well documented machine control code and electrical subsystems for synthesis tools.
  • Architect, design, and deploy software for next generation synthesis tools
  • Contribute to and improve internally-developed software libraries that are used across the company, from research to production-scale tools.
  • Improve and debug hardware and equipment-driving software throughout the company.
  • Develop meaningful, robust unit tests for machines and document them rigorously.
  • Gather feedback from end-users of your work and distill into actionable modifications. Iterate.

Knowledge and Skill 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 (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 (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 (SCADA, MES, ERP, etc.).
  • At least a B.S. in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of industry experience (fewer for candidates with an advanced degree)
  • Physical Demands and Working Conditions

  • Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
  • Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
  • Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
  • Reach low shelves or items on the floor
  • Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet
  • Climb stairs or over containment walls
  • Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
  • Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier / printer, etc in a fixed location
  • The starting base pay for this role is between $121,000 and $152,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila's competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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    We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.

    We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.

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