Senior Industrial Controls Engineer

Company: Bloom Energy
Location: Fremont
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Principle Industrial Controls Engineer Bloom Energy, a fuel cell company and one of Silicon Valley's most promising startups, is looking for a Principle Industrial Controls Engineer to join its world-class team. This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today's most exciting technologies.Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and maintenance of electromechanical control systems for manufacturing.
• Provide day to day engineering support for existing automated equipment.
• Be the domain specific expert in regards to industrial controls for the group.
• Assist process engineers with equipment changes and upgrades to facilitate tests.
• Design electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for new automated equipment.
• Build/Lead construction of electrical panels required for various projects.
• Architect and program Ladder Logic programs from scratch on new automated equipment.
• Maintain Ladder Logic software programs and provide any necessary changes for maintainability, process improvements, and safety.
• Willing to work cross functionally with process, equipment and maintenance teams.
• Takes initiative to solve problems and design solutions as required.
• Must be hands on and willing to assist in mechanical/electrical builds of tools.
• Must be safety oriented and ensure the safety of team members through engineering designs.
• Manage safety and training of team members
• Help author documentation standards and update legacy equipment to new standards
• Up to 10% travel both domestic and internationalEducation and Experience:
  • BS, or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar.
  • 15+ years of experience in industrial controls engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining Ladder Logic Programs.
  • Experience architecting control systems in Ladder Logic from scratch.
  • Experience integrating third party equipment into work cells.
  • Knowledge of Industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus RTU.
  • Experience designing HMI and integration into SCADA/MES.
  • Mastery of Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and its related software suite.
  • Experience work with Beckhoff PLC's
  • Designing prints and wiring diagrams in AutoCAD Electrical or Draft site.
  • Design of AC/DC circuits handling voltages up to 480 VAC.
  • Experience with commissioning and assembly of new automated equipment.
  • Experience building UL508A compliant electrical panels.
  • Experience with specifying off the shelf actuators, sensors, and other devices for specific applications.
  • Working knowledge of functional safety and design of safety circuits.
  • Experience programing Adept/Omron, FANUC, and UR robots
  • Working knowledge of applicable standards such as NFPA 79 and UL508A.
  • Knowledge of Automated Inspection systems is a bonus.
  • Knowledge of high power laser systems and their safety requirements
  • Knowledge of high power laser systems and CDRH/FDA permitting requirementsAbout Bloom Energy:Bloom Energy will make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. Our technology, first developed for NASA's Mars Program, will dramatically change the way that the world's energy is produced, distributed and consumed. Bloom's unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. Pioneering a new class of stationary fuel cells, Bloom is not just creating a new product or company, it is driving a whole new industry. As one of Silicon Valley's most promising startups, Bloom was the first clean energy technology investment for Kleiner Perkins and NEA, two of Silicon Valley's most revered venture capital firms. The company has assembled a super-star board, experienced management team, and top-notch technical staff. Bloom Energy is growing quickly and is looking to add to its dynamic team.

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