BESS Control Systems Engineer – PLC & HMI

EVO Power USA, Inc; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EVO Power USA, Inc. is seeking a motivated Control Systems Engineer in California to join the Technology team and apply software and control-system skills to battery energy storage solutions.

You will work closely with senior engineers and receive mentorship to grow technical expertise in embedded software and controls. This early-career role offers exposure to PLC programming, HMI development, and system integration with cross-functional teams, driving learning and hands-on experience in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Skills in embedded software development and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for testing, debugging, and optimizing electronic systems.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and industry standards, such as IEC 61508 or equivalent.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and contribute to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems tailored for battery energy storage system (BESS) applications.
• Assist in creating and implementing embedded software for seamless integration within electronic systems and control frameworks.
• Assist in developing, programming, and debugging PLC code using ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text.
• Assist in designing user-friendly HMI interfaces for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PLC systems for seamless BESS operations.
• Conduct thorough testing of PLC programs to identify and resolve errors and anomalies.
• Maintain detailed documentation of PLC programs, configurations, and system modifications.

Skills

Embedded software development

PLC programming

HMI design

System integration

OOP principles

CODESYS

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

SCADA

Job description

EVO Power USA, Inc. is seeking a motivated Control Systems Engineer in California to join the Technology team and apply software and control-system skills to battery energy storage solutions.

You will work closely with senior engineers and receive mentorship to grow technical expertise in embedded software and controls. This early-career role offers exposure to PLC programming, HMI development, and system integration with cross-functional teams, driving learning and hands-on experience in a