Electrified Systems Controls Engineer

SiTration, Inc.; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity compensation

On-site work

Job summary

SiTration, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer to join our Watertown, MA team. The role focuses on developing and scaling electrified control systems for our critical minerals extraction technology, with full‑time, in‑person work in Watertown.

You will design low‑voltage control cabinets, program PLCs/HMIs, and create electrical documentation while collaborating with R&D, procurement, and external vendors. Knowledge of NFPA/NEC and safety analyses is desired.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical/Systems/Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in instrumentation, control systems, or industrial automation.
• Experience with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and IEC 61131‑3 languages.
• Familiarity with low voltage (≤50 VDC, 120 VAC) wiring and control panels.
• Knowledge of electrical safety regulations and NFPA/NEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy first‑of‑its‑kind electrified control systems.
• Lead electrical documentation, wiring diagrams, P&ID development.
• Coordinate with R&D and external vendors for design and fabrication.
• Develop PLCs and HMIs to monitor and control pilot and commercial systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Travel up to 10% for on‑site commissioning.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Industrial Automation

PLC Programming

Low Voltage Wiring

IEC 61131-3

Hazard Analysis

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

UL 508A/N EC codes

Job description

SiTration, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer to join our Watertown, MA team. The role focuses on developing and scaling electrified control systems for our critical minerals extraction technology, with full‑time, in‑person work in Watertown.

You will design low‑voltage control cabinets, program PLCs/HMIs, and create electrical documentation while collaborating with R&D, procurement, and external vendors. Knowledge of NFPA/NEC and safety analyses is desired.