Controls Hardware Engineer: Mission-Critical Automation

Pacific Fusion; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

401k matching

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Fusion in California is seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer to shape our main control system for a pulser-driven inertial fusion project. You will translate requirements into hardware designs, schematics, and software interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance with NFPA 70/70E/79 and IEC 61511, with opportunities to lead hardware design efforts and advance from design to deployment across 24VDC and 480VAC subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or control system design.
• Proficiency with PLC-based systems.
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, and motion control.
• Familiarity with systems operating at 24VDC and 480VAC.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 70/70E/79 and functional safety (IEC 61511) standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and document control system requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Design architectures for safety-critical and utility systems.
• Create electrical schematics, panels, and wiring diagrams.
• Develop PLC programs and perform system integration testing.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA and SIS/IEC standards.
• Lead technical collaboration with fabrication, installation, and operations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Controls engineering

Industrial automation

PLC-based systems

VFDs and servo drives

24VDC & 480VAC systems

Functional safety IEC 61511

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Controls Engineering

Tools

CAD

EPLAN

Job description

Pacific Fusion in California is seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer to shape our main control system for a pulser-driven inertial fusion project. You will translate requirements into hardware designs, schematics, and software interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance with NFPA 70/70E/79 and IEC 61511, with opportunities to lead hardware design efforts and advance from design to deployment across 24VDC and 480VAC subsystems.