Industrial Automation Engineer

Energyvault; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

RSUs

401K employer matching

Medical, dental, vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Energy Vault is hiring an Industrial Automation Engineer to design and implement on-site control programs for gravity energy storage projects in Snyder, Texas. Expect to work with PLCs, VFDs, motion control, HMIs, data collection, and safety integration onsite.

The role targets mid-level engineers (level 2/3) with potential for senior title, and involves collaboration with mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural teams across projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in gravity energy storage or related fields.
• Extensive Beckhoff automation programmer experience.
• Field experience on industrial construction sites or manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Improve and innovate gravity energy storage system designs.
• Design, write, and commission automation code using Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC software.
• Implement and troubleshoot on-site designs and code.

Skills

Beckhoff TwinCAT programming

PLC programming

Motion control

PID control

VFD control

Automation wiring & commissioning

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associates degree in engineering

High school diploma + 9 years experience

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

Our Company

Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets.

Energy Vault’s focus is to deliver reliable, flexible power that supports the evolving needs of modern grids, communities, and large energy users. Since 2024, the Company has centered its strategy on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets around the world.

Energy Vault operates globally, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Company partners with utilities, grid operators, and large energy consumers to deliver infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, enables renewable integration, and supports long-term energy security.

By combining asset ownership with advanced technologies and integration expertise, Energy Vault is building the next generation of critical energy infrastructure, delivering dependable power when and where it matters most.

Learn more at www.energyvault.com, explore recent updates in our Newsroom, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube.

Our Values

We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.

We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.

We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships.

We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.

We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose.

Our Energetic Team

The Engineering team at Energy Vault is dedicated to advancing the company's innovative energy storage solutions, playing a critical role in creating cutting-edge energy technologies, and transforming innovative concepts into operational energy storage systems. By integrating advanced R&D with robust practices, the Engineering team drives the development of sustainable energy storage solutions, supporting the global transition to renewable energy.

Your Impact as an Industrial Automation Engineer

You will design and implement on-site control programs for various gravity energy storage system project requirements involving PLCs, VFD motor drives, motion control, network communications, HMIs, data collection, metric generation, and evaluation. You will be a key contributor to revolutionizing energy generation and storage worldwide.

About the role

This role is onsite Snyder, Texas with potential to negotiate some hybrid remote work after a handful of months – we are open to candidates already living near Snyder (including Midland, Dallas, Abilene, Houston, etc.) as well as those willing to relocate near Snyder. Most work is M-F, with occasional weekend work required, usually with good notice.

We targeting a mid-level engineer (level 2 or 3) but for the right fit candidate with enough experience, we are open to a Senior title and level.

• Improve and innovate upon existing gravity energy storage systems design.
• Design,write, and commission automation code utilizing Beckhoff TWINCAT PLC Software that includes I/O, PLC, Motion, and Safety (Safety Certification will be required).
• Implement and troubleshoot your designs and code on site.
• Collaborate successfully with other engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural), construction professionals, and corporate teammates across Energy Vault.
• 3+ years of engineering experience and a Masters’ or Doctoral degree; or, 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree; or, 7+ years of experience and an Associates degree; or high school diploma and 9+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience as a Beckhoff automation programmer.
• Ample field experience on industrial construction sites and/or in manufacturing facilities.
• Motion control experience, preferably including VFD Control of heavy loads.
• Coding experience using a Proportional, Integral and the Derivative (PID) Controller, preferably including use controlling high-speed and precise movement of heavy loads.
• Willingness to spend the majority of time based at our Snyder, Texas Innovation Center site. Opportunity to negotiate periods of hybrid-remote working subject to site activities and staffing.
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
• Energy Vault participates in E-Verify.

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
• 8-weeks for Paternity leave.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.

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