Controls & Automation Engineer

Role Summary
As an Automation & Controls Engineer at Limelight Steel, you will support the commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of the electrical and controls systems for our demo-scale laser furnace and related process equipment.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Support day-to-day troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of existing SCADA, and PLC systems.
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Assist with field wiring, panel changes, device configuration, checkout, and commissioning of furnace subsystems.
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Make and test HMI/SCADA updates in Ignition, including screen changes, tag updates, alarm updates, trends, and operator interface improvements.
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Support Codesys PLC troubleshooting, logic changes, I/O mapping, function block testing, and controls verification.
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Create and maintain controls-related engineering documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, loop drawings, panel schematics, and device settings.
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Integrate and troubleshoot equipment such as lasers, vacuum pumps, chillers, sensors, valves, VFDs, heaters, and other industrial devices.
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Support safe operation of furnace subsystems, including laser systems, high-temperature equipment, vacuum equipment, cooling systems, and power distribution.
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Provide hands-on support during equipment startup, testing, maintenance, and operational troubleshooting.

Qualifications

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3–5 years of experience in electrical controls, automation, industrial maintenance, or related hands-on engineering work.
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Working knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, SCADA/HMI systems, electrical panels, field wiring, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.
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Ability to read and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, device documentation, and P&IDs.
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Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills and willingness to work in the field on wiring, installation, checkout, and commissioning tasks.
Nice to Have
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Experience with Ignition or similar SCADA platform
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Experience with Codesys or similar PLC platform
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Experience with industrial fieldbuses including IO Link/Ethernet/IP/Modbus
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Experience supporting pilot plants, R&D equipment, or industrial process equipment.
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Experience with lasers, vacuum pumps, chillers, high-temperature equipment, heaters, gas systems, or metallurgical equipment.
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Experience updating control panels, terminating field wiring, configuring sensors, replacing devices, and validating control system changes.

Benefits

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Competitive stock option package
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Comprehensive health benefits that include:
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Full premium coverage for PPO Gold for employees with 80% coverage for dependents
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Full premium coverage for Vision and Dental for employees
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Generous time-off schedule
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20 days paid time off (accrued according to number of hours worked)
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10 holidays (personalized to the holidays you observe)
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401(k) with a 4% safe harbor company match
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2x weekly catered team lunches
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A team of curious, passionate, kind, and courageous people committed to eliminating industrial emissions that contribute to climate change
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Unparalleled opportunities for growth, leadership, and project ownership in a dynamic and rapidly-growing startup company