Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Job Summary 

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Instrumentation and Controls Engineer with mechatronics experience to work with a team who will be responsible for designing, installing, programming, testing and troubleshooting automation and controls for mechanical handling systems at Kairos Power. This position offers a high level of engagement, requiring close collaboration with diverse cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has cross-discipline competence, with an understanding of both mechanical design and electrical design for system integration as well as a comprehensive understanding of the interdependencies between software and hardware. Adaptability and a quick learning ability are key traits, as the project and requirements may evolve rapidly. The successful candidate in this role will have a direct impact on the productivity of the Plant Controls Team and of the broader Kairos Power organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical controls programming using Allen Bradley PLC
• Programming in the languages identified in IEC 61131
• Provide engineering design input for electrical, mechanical and the overall control systems
• Collaborate with Engineering Teams in real time to ensure the controls and the mechanical team are in alignment in a rapid iteration environment
• Assist in the selection and procurement of electrical and electro-mechanical components
• Perform debugging and root cause analysis for complex software and hardware integration problems
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and functionality of the mechanical handling system
• Prepare and give oral presentations to external stakeholders
• Manage devices on industrial networks and establish reliable communication
• Defined requirements for interaction between end users and control systems
• Strong documentation practices to enable collaboration wih interdisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering
• 2+ years of relevant work experience is preferred
• Recent or upcoming graduate with relevant classroom, internship, or senior design project experience with mechatronics controls are encouraged to apply
• Good understanding of feedback control system design, system identification, signal processing, and its application to control systems
• Strong knowledge of sensors, actuators, and control system
• Knowledge of stepper motors, servo motors, and feedback sensors related to mechanical handling
• Understand basic electrical, electronics and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and familiarity with IEC 61131
• Proficiency in computer methods for data acquisition, control, and analysis
• Knowledge of industrial protocols is a plus
• Knowledge of industrial networking is a plus
• Experience with Python, C#, C++ is a plus
• Knowledge of database administration is a plus
• Experience with Inductive Automation or Human Machine Interface development is a plus
• Contribute to project documentation, including schematics, manuals, and user guides
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Broad experience across controls engineering topics
• Work closely with engineers in other disciplines

Functional competencies:

• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
• Ability to manage priorities on multiple simultaneous projects

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Use hand tools

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Noisy environments
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Travel

• Up to 20% travel is required

Additional Requirements

• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility 

To be completed by Recruiter:

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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Last updated on Aug 5, 2024