Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Solvus Global; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in startups

Mentorship and coaching

Flexible work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Solvus Global in Central MA (Worcester) is seeking a Manufacturing Instrumentation Engineer to lead sensor integration, control systems, and automation for additive manufacturing processes such as Friction Stir AM, Wire Arc AM, and Cold Spray AM. You will coordinate across materials, controls, and software teams to drive rapid system integration and testing.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 3+ years in embedded systems, strong PLC and safety experience, and programming in C/C++/Python.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Person according to FAR22 CFR 120.15 -US Person.
• Bachelors Degree in Automation, Electrical, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages (Experience with B&R and Siemens is preferred).
• Experience with industrial safety system design and implementation.
• Experience with digital signal processing and sensor instrumentation.
• Experience with programming for robotics/automation (C, Python, C++, or similar languages)
• Strong understanding and experience with motion systems (drives, motors, etc.).
• 3+ years professional experience as an embedded systems engineer.
• 2+ years professional experience developing electronics and software for robotics.
• Proven experience developing and/or optimizing custom robotics platforms.
• Experience with a wide variety of industrial sensors (flow, pressure, temperature, profilometry, pyrometry, etc.)
• Strong background in product development lifecycle.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead team members from materials, controls, software to integrate critical systems for material processing and additive processes.
• Support rapid innovation in system integrations and testing.
• Collaborate across disciplines to optimize robotics platforms and safety systems.
• Design and implement instrumentation and control solutions for AM processes.

Skills

PLC programming IEC61131-3

B&R / Siemens PLCs

Embedded systems

C / Python / C++

Robotics / automation

Sensors / instrumentation

Motion systems

CAN / USB / UART / I2C / SPI

ROS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation / Electrical / Robotics / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ROS

ARM Cortex / ESP32

PLC programming tools

Job description

Solvus Global is a small technology innovation business focused on solving problems in the materials and manufacturing space. We are a diverse team of engineers & scientists dedicated to leveraging our Knowledge Capital to develop critical solutions for our customers. Often, those solutions have much greater impact than just one organization and so we focus our innovations on Enterprise Solutions. Our team spins out core technology areas into standalone startups ready to build a team, raise capital, and launch a product/service that solves a critical challenge across entire market domains in materials & manufacturing.

The Opportunity with Solvus Global Is…Dynamic, Engaging, Cross-Disciplinary, Cutting-Edge, Flexible, EMPOWERING

We are looking for an experienced full-time Manufacturing Instrumentation Engineer who loves working in a dynamic environment and is driven to learn and grow. This role will be critical in manipulating the hardware side of equipment used in industrial processes like additive manufacturing (AM), focusing on sensor integration, control systems, and automation.

As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer with Solvus Global, you will lead team members from many fields (materials, controls, software, etc.) to integrate critical systems surrounding material processing, handling, and additive processes such as Friction Stir AM, Wire Arc AM, and Cold Spray AM. You will be responsible for supporting rapid innovation in system integrations and testing.

Required Attributes & Skills

• Must be a US Person according to FAR22 CFR 120.15 -US Person


• Bachelors Degree in Automation, Electrical, Robotics, or Mechanical Engineering.


• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages (Experience with B&R and Siemens is preferred).


• Experience with industrial safety system design and implementation.


• Experience with digital signal processing and sensor instrumentation.


• Experience with programming for robotics/automation (C, Python, C++, or similar languages)


• Strong understanding and experience with motion systems (drives, motors, etc.).


• 3+ years professional experience as an embedded systems engineer.


• 2+ years professional experience developing electronics and software for robotics.


• Proven experience developing and/or optimizing custom robotics platforms.


• Experience with a wide variety of industrial sensors (flow, pressure, temperature, profilometry, pyrometry, etc.)


• Strong background in product development lifecycle.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Advantageous Attributes & Skills

• Advanced Degree in Automation, Industrial, Mechanical, or Robotics Engineering.


• Experience in integrated circuit design, PCB design, and sensor integration.


• Direct experience in additive manufacturing processes (Friction Stir AM, Wire Arc AM, Cold Spray AM).


• Familiarity with communications protocols including CAN, USB, UART, I2C, and SPI.


• Experience with ROS or other communication middleware technologies.


• Experience developing with robotic sensors (IMUs, cameras, encoders, force sensors, etc.).


• Experience working with microcontroller systems (e.g., ARM Cortex, ESP32, etc.).


• Experience with designing, testing, and debugging robotic control algorithms.


• Experience in Machine Learning and/or data science.


• Familiarity working with major industrial robotics platforms (ABB, Fanuc, etc.).


• Fundamental understanding of common Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technologies (VT, PT, RT, UT).


• ASNT or equivalent NDT certifications


• Desire to lead and mentor junior engineers on relevant skills

Why Join Our Team?

• Be part of our entrepreneurial journey as we launch new companies, offering you the exciting opportunity to hold an equity stake in each new organization.


• Thrive in an environment where you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies, staying at the forefront of industry advancements.


• Experience more than just a job — become an essential contributor to our business growth and enjoy career advancement opportunities where your individual contributions are recognized and valued.


• Receive on-the-job mentorship/coaching, fostering your professional development and growth within the organization.


• Join our workplace that prioritizes flexibility, empowering you to seamlessly integrate professional and personal commitments, fostering a holistic approach that emphasizes work- life balance.

Location: Central MA (Worcester / Leominster) – Base office when not deployed

Pay Range: $110,000 - $160,000

Disclosure Statement: This salary range is a good-faith estimate, and the final offer will be based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, skills, and our internal equity analysis.

Solvus Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.