Lead Safety Systems Automation Engineer (PPS/ALS-U)

Berkeley Lab; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Lab is seeking an Automation Engineer for Safety Systems in Berkeley, California. This role focuses on designing advanced safety control systems and leading software development projects for ensuring personnel protection. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 8 years of experience in safety control systems, including proficiency with PLCs, safety standards, and automation programming languages. This full-time position offers an annual salary between $159,000 and $175,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• At least 6 years designing and implementing safety-related control systems.
• Strong knowledge of software development processes compliant with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and oversee all phases of software development for PPS.
• Design and implement complex safety control systems.
• Lead software development projects and guide coordinators.

Skills

PLC-based application design

Automation programming languages

Software development processes

Safety standards knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Berkeley Lab is seeking an Automation Engineer for Safety Systems in Berkeley, California. This role focuses on designing advanced safety control systems and leading software development projects for ensuring personnel protection. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 8 years of experience in safety control systems, including proficiency with PLCs, safety standards, and automation programming languages. This full-time position offers an annual salary between $159,000 and $175,000.