Senior Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control (EIC) systems for iron-production processes from concept through commissioning.
• Own the full lifecycle of control system design, including P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, electrical schematics, and network architectures.
• Lead integration efforts for PLC/HMI/SCADA system architecture and control strategies.
• Oversee installation, configuration, commissioning, and site acceptance testing (SAT) of control systems.
• Program and troubleshoot Siemens S7 PLCs (TIA Portal) and Ignition HMI & SCADA systems.
• Develop and review electrical design packages in SolidWorks Electrical, including control panel designs and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process, mechanical, and R&D teams to define system requirements.
• Apply safety analysis methodologies such as FMEA, PHA, and HAZOP to manage industrial risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of industry experience in controls and data acquisition.
• 3+ years of experience with PLC programming, including Ladder Logic and structured text (Siemens preferred).
• Proficiency in industrial automation protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet, and RS485.
• High-level programming experience in C/C++, Python, or Javascript.
• Strong working knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical design and industrial power distribution.
• Advanced experience with industrial instrumentation (voltage, temperature, pressure, flow, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Siemens S7 (TIA Portal), Ignition, SolidWorks Electrical, and SQL databases.
• Experience in chemical processing, industrial manufacturing, or pilot-plant operations.
• Experience with control panel design per UL 508A and hazardous area classification.

Benefits

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

About the Company

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high-purity clean iron. Backed by over $300 million, we are scaling from pilot plants to commercial-scale production to shape the future of sustainable industry.