Control Systems Engineer

Elestor; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SAR program

Job summary

Elestor is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, implement and maintain automation for our energy storage products and test stands. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on prototypes and customer projects, turning control concepts into working, tested systems.

You will contribute to safety assessments, data-driven optimization, and seamless integration of control software with instrumentation. A proactive mindset and strong communication are essential for success at Elestor.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechatronics, Systems and Control, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-7 years experience in control, industrial automation or mechatronics engineering.
• Proven experience in developing control systems from concept through commissioning.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of control fundamentals including PID, cascade, and feedforward; MPC knowledge desirable.
• Experience with PLC programming in IEC 61131-3 (Siemens TIA Portal, CODESYS, or similar).
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python for modelling and data analysis.
• Familiar with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, EtherCAT and Profinet.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Awareness of functional and machine safety requirements (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, CE).
• Mindset: hands-on, analytical and hypothesis-driven, with ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.
• Nice to have: battery systems, BMS/EMS integration, or power electronics; IEC 62932/62619 or UL 9540; embedded systems or real-time control using C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop control software based on process design documents using Python, Linux, time series databases, CODESYS, TIA Portal, Node-RED and InfluxDB.
• Support instrument selection and integration.
• Prepare and carry out commissioning of automation systems.
• Plan and perform maintenance activities and troubleshoot systems.
• Support system performance optimization through data analysis and dashboards.
• Maintain databases and ensure regular backups.
• Contribute to safety design assessments (FMEA, HAZOP) and compliance with standards.
• Document requirements, designs and commissioning results clearly.
• Continuously improve designs and working methods with practical ideas.

Skills

PID control

PLC programming

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Reading P&IDs

Industrial protocols

C/C++ embedded

English fluency

Battery systems knowledge

Safety standards

Education

BSc/MSc in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

CODESYS

Node-RED

InfluxDB

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Elestor has a job opportunity for a Control System Engineer

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32-40 hours

Arnhem

Position

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, programming, testing and maintaining the automation systems used in our products and test stands.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled engineers, at the frontier of energy storage technology. You will be involved in projects ranging from small-scale prototypes to large-scale customer projects, contributing to the development and deployment of a new generation of long-duration energy storage systems. In addition to strong programming skills, you have knowledge of system design and integration, instrumentation selection, commissioning and data management. Experience in power electronics and/or embedded systems is considered an advantage.

This is an opportunity for a curious, hands-­on engineer who enjoys technical challenges, working in an innovative environment and contributing to the energy transition.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Develop control software based on process design documents, using tools and technologies such as Python, Linux OS, time series databases, CODESYS, Tia Portal, Node Red (Java script), InfluxDB
• Support instrument selection and integration
• Prepare and carry out the commissioning of automation systems
• Plan and perform maintenance activities, and troubleshoot systems and equipment
• Support system performance optimizationthrough data analysis, monitoring dashboards
• Maintain databases and ensure regular backups
• Contribute to safety design assessments (FMEA, HAZOP) and compliance with relevant standards
• Document requirements, designs, and commissioning results clearly
• Continuously improve designs and working methods by introducing practical ideas and solutions

Profile

The ideal candidate has experience in industrial automation of (chemical) process designs, and enjoys turning control concepts into working systems, from programming and testing to hands-­on troubleshooting and commissioning. You are proactive and pragmatic in your approach and communicate clearly with colleagues and your manager. You take ownership of your assignments, and are able to plan, organise and carry out your work effectively. You are motivated to continuously develop your skills, improve working methods and consistently follow safety procedures.

Education, Experience and Skills

• BSc or MSc (HBO or WO) in Mechatronics, Systems and Control, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience:
• 3-7 years of experience in control, industrial automation or mechatronics engineering, preferably within energy storage, process industry, or an R&D environment
• Proven experience in developing control systems from concept through commissioning
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Skills:
• Solid understanding of control fundamentals: including PID, cascade, feedforward control, and ideally complemented by knowledge of MPC
• Experience with PLC programming in IEC 61131-3 (Siemens TIA Portal, CODESYS, or similar)
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python for modelling and data analysis
• Familiar with Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, Ether CAT and Profinet,
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics
• Awareness of functional and machine safety requirements (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, CE)
• Mindset:
• Hands-­on, analytical and hypothesis-­driven, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment where priorities and solutions may evolve
• Able to explain technical control concepts clearly to colleagues from other disciplines
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is an advantage
• Nice to have:
• Experience with battery systems, BMS/EMS integration, or power electronics
• Knowledge of IEC 62932, IEC 62619, or UL 9540
• Experience with Embedded systems or real-time control using C/C++

Elestor's Mission & Relevance

Imagine a world without polluting power plants, powered purely by clean electricity…

This world is closer than you think. The sun and the wind are powerful enough, and so are the technologies to harvest their energy. However, possibilities to store renewable energy in a sustainable and cost-­effective way are lacking; Long-­Duration Energy Storage (LDES) is ‘’the missing link’’ in the energy transition.

It is Elestor’s mission to cut the costs of electricity storage. We develop large-­scale, competitive H 2 -FE storage technologies that are carbon neutral and durable, and hereby unifying the interests of the planet, people, and business profitability.

Elestor - Facts & Figures

Deep-tech company within Long-Duration Energy Storage

• Winner of several awards

Concrete and fast-growing international market pull

• Agreements with clients strategically adopting the innovative storage technology in commercial settings

Elestor has more than once been recognised as one of the 10 most innovative companies in the Netherlands by both the University of Amsterdam and the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The revolutionary low-­cost flow battery systems have received multiple awards in recognition of the ability to reduce the cost of storing electricity to an absolute minimum. For more understanding, feel free to visit Elestor's website. Here you'll find more about the underlying fundamentals and the triple cost reduction strategy, making Elestor’s solution unique on the world stage.

Backed by a €30 million investment, Elestor is accelerating the pre-­commercial phase, as part of the growth strategy to commercialisation and operationalization of its proven hydrogen-iron-flow battery technology. The segment is expected to represent a market potential of approximately €20 billion by 2030. The international market pull is already concrete and fast growing.

People & Growth

At Elestor you will be in the middle of genuinely unprecedented developments, made possible by an international group of 35 dedicated professionals including many researchers and engineers of remarkable talent and diversity. In future years, the company will expand literally in every direction. In anticipation of this steep growth, Elestor will look forward to meeting sincere, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial individuals feeling energized to empower necessary change: towards a 100% clean electricity supply.

Working at Elestor

Elestor offers an open, action-­oriented and exciting working environment in a diverse and international team of highly skilled professionals. The company has a flat management structure and offers many opportunities to excel and grow.

Terms of employment are competitive and include participation in a Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR) program. When we succeed, we all benefit. Especially in caring for what we share the most: a healthy planet!