Industrial Controls Electrician for Innovative Pilot Plant

Molten Salt Solutions; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Molten Salt Solutions in Santa Fe, NM seeks an electrical controls engineer to design and build power and control systems for innovative chemical processing equipment. The role involves hands-on work in a shop and pilot environment with opportunities for growth.

Required focus areas include panel layout, PLC programming, I/O, motor drive sizing, and robust troubleshooting. On-site work is expected with a competitive salary and potential for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical controls in a shop environment.
• Ability to work directly with equipment and systems in pilot setups.

Responsibilities

• Design and build power and control systems for first-of-a-kind chemical processing equipment.
• Panel layout and assembly for control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls on-site.
• Size and program motor drives; analog/digital I/O integration.

Job description

Compensation: $75,000-$85,000/year or more depending on experience
Location: Santa Fe, NM

Molten Salt Solutions is an advanced energy startup in Santa Fe New Mexico. We are seeking someone who is familiar with electrical controls. You will be responsible for helping design and build power and control systems for first-of-a-kind chemical processing equipment. The position will have the natural potential to grow into greater collaborative and independent projects with considerable learning opportunities.

The position requires proficiency in:

Panel layout and assembly

PLC programing

Analog and digital I/O modules

Motor control drive sizing and programing

Equipment troubleshooting and repair

Other Duties: As a growing company, our needs will evolve, and we value team members who are willing to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges as they arise. Responsibilities may shift over time to support the company’s growth and changing priorities.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, with a strong hands-on engineering mindset and experience with electrical controls, who is comfortable working directly with equipment and systems in a shop and pilot environment.

We offer a competitive salary, a benefit stipend, paid time off, a stimulating work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Hours have the potential to be flexible depending on the needs of the job at hand. The job requires on-site work in our facilities on the South side of Santa Fe. If you are eager to learn and work in a constructive atmosphere, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic and education-oriented team.

This job involves work related to U.S. Federal Government contracts. This position requires U.S. citizenship and may have random drug testing.