Controls Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control (EIC) systems for iron-production processes from concept through commissioning.
• Own programming and troubleshooting for Siemens S7 PLCs (TIA Portal), Ignition HMI & SCADA, and associated communication networks.
• Manage the full lifecycle of control system design, including P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, and electrical schematics.
• Ensure all systems are efficient, reliable, safe, and compliant with NEC, NFPA, ISA, and IEC standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineering, mechanical systems, and R&D teams to define control strategies.
• Lead installation, configuration, commissioning, and site acceptance testing (SAT) of control systems.
• Develop and review electrical design packages in SolidWorks Electrical, including control panel designs and wiring diagrams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in controls and data acquisition (professional experience, excluding internships/co-ops).
• High-level programming proficiency in one or more languages: C/C++, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
• Advanced hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation (voltage, temperature, pressure, level, weight, and flow).
• Proven proficiency with industrial automation protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, or Ethernet/IP.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control system (ICS) design principles and relevant ISA/IEC standards.
• Ability to implement industrial electrical safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and arc-flash boundaries.

Benefits

• 100% paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• $1,800 annual employer HSA contribution.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions (100% vested on day one).
• Eligibility for incentive stock options.

About the Company

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals. Recognized by Fast Company and TIME as a leader in climate innovation, we are building the future of sustainable industry through our operating pilots and upcoming demonstration facilities.