Electrical Controls Engineer - Staff

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the development support, documentation, electrical integration, and support of electronics hardware for All Power Labs biomass gasification systems. Product development extends from early stage concepts through production both in and out of house.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support design, documentation, troubleshoot of control systems for APL products through stages of prototyping, production, and operational support.
• Document electrical designs including schematics and manufacturing drawings.
• Integrate control systems during low volume manufacturing onsite in Berkeley, CA following good build practices
• Improve existing hardware designs for manufacturability, cost reduction opportunities and quality improvements.
• Audit designs for proper engineering such as component current ratings, material selection, and compliance with UL/CE and other standards.
• Support development of technical documentation of control systems including software processes, user guides, training material, system improvement, modifications and additions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements and business needs.
• Support the design and implementation of robust control systems for gasifier, engine, thermal systems, and combustion control.
• Provide technical assistance to the design, upkeep and periodic maintenance of plant control software, including PLC Programming, HMI Programming, Database Reporting, and Industrial Plant Control Networks.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new control requirements for projects to support and enhance our existing client systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or MS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Process Control, or related fields preferred.
• Experience in developing industrial control systems for industrial fields such as Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Material Handling
• Experience with PLC systems
• 5 years relevant experience in hardware technology environment

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person