Senior Controls Engineer

Company: Terabase Energy
Location: Davis
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

What we doAt Terabase Energy, we believe that -digitalization -and -automation -will drive the next wave of innovation -and cost reduction in large scale solar. -To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. -We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar-industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world. -If all of this piques your interest, we'd love to hear from you!
Job descriptionThe Controls engineer will be working with the Mechanical Engineering team on prototyping and perfecting automation equipment from scratch. - -They will develop and implement logic for complex custom applications, capture client requirements for the system, coordinate with client and contractor, develop and implement required logic and perform testing and develop HMI screes. The Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement and operational excellence for controls and controls-related systems and equipment to achieve zero-failure rate, eliminate single points of failure, and attain aggressive targets for uptime and reliability. -They are also responsible for designing, programming, installing, and testing SCADA and plant control systems for solar, solar and storage and other hybrid plants.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related field, preferably with controls major.
• Ability to communicate with team members and business partners.
• 2+ years of IEC 61131-3/PLC programming experience, including structured text and function blocks.
• 2+ years of SCADA development, Ignition experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of programming language. Python a plus.
• Experience in setting up virtual machines on physical servers.
• IEC 61131-3, Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and Structured Text.
• Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850 and ICCP.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Been part of or lead Continuous Improvement/Lessons Learned program.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States
• Travel, 20-30%
  What we offer--- - - - - - -Remote flexibility--- - - - - - -Flexible time off--- - - - - - -Generous health benefits--- - - - - - -Home office set up--- - - - - - -Career progression--- - - - - - ----.and more!

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