Controls Engineer

Altitude AI; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Altitude AI seeks a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize PLC-based control systems for our Altitude OS. You will work with a team of seasoned engineers on industrial automation projects and contribute to robust, scalable automation solutions.

Applicants should have strong PLC programming and ladder logic skills, expertise in control system design, and a passion for teamwork and innovation in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC programming and ladder logic for industrial automation.
• Proficiency in control system design and integration of complex systems.
• Robotics experience is a plus but not required.
• Passion for innovation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Develop and optimize ladder logic diagrams.
• Architect and implement control systems for reliable automation.
• Design user-friendly HMI systems for operators.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Control system design

Robotics experience

Teamwork

Innovation mindset

Tools

HMI software

PLC programming software

Job description

Join the Future of Industrial Automation!As a Controls Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing and implementing control systems for our Industrial AI software platform, the Altitude OS. You'll collaborate with a team of seasoned engineers and experts from top companies and institutions such as Waymo, Google, Bain, Princeton, Harvard, Stanford, McGill, BYU, and leading robotics startups.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) to ensure seamless operation of automated systems.
• Develop and optimize ladder logic diagrams to control machinery and processes efficiently.
• Architect and implement control systems to enable precise and reliable automation in various industrial environments.
• Design user-friendly HMI systems for operators to interact with the automated workstations effectively.

Requirements

• Experience in PLC programming and ladder logic is essential, with a strong understanding of industrial automation systems
• Proficiency in control system design and implementation, with experience in integrating complex systems
• Robotics experience is a plus, but not required, as you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experts in the field.
• A passion for innovation, teamwork, and advancing your career in industrial automation.

About the Company

Altitude AI builds Industrial AI for Industrial Automation. Industrial Automation has many qualities that make AI challenging, including reliability requirements, spatial reasoning, and industrial hardware connections. Altitude AI’s Software-for-Hardware platform solves these challenges and unlocks new revenue streams for customers.