Process Controls Engineer

Storion Energy; Billerica (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life, LTD, STD, FSA

Job summary

Storion Energy is seeking a Process Controls Engineer to lead automation scaling, from instrumentation to SCADA, supporting product engineering R&D in Boston and pilot production in Atlanta. The role requires hands-on PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and strong collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing automation, Siemens PLC experience, and proficiency with Ignition; remote and on-site work will be needed as projects expand across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on automation experience in a manufacturing or process development environment.
• Experience with Control System hardware and software is required; DCS or PLC Systems (Siemens preferred).
• Proficiency in ladder logic and structured text programming languages.
• Knowledge and experience with HMI Development (Ignition Perspective preferred).
• Knowledge and experience with SCADA Development (Ignition preferred).
• Understanding of Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus network protocols.
• Ability to script in Python; panel building and field wiring are beneficial.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and devices used in chemical manufacturing; robotics control is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all automation aspects for equipment: instrumentation, electrical, automation, HMI, and SCADA.
• Support product engineering projects from scoping through implementation.
• Implement new tests with software and hardware solutions.
• Work across lab-, bench-, pilot-, and production-scale development.
• Collaborate with vendors on control system hardware and software.
• Integrate in-house and vendor systems, including panel modifications and field wiring.
• Develop higher-level automation and process controls in PLC systems (PID and sequence automation).
• Set up and support PLC network communications with other systems.
• Design, implement, and deploy HMI/SCADA systems for data collection.
• Update HMI screens, data reporting, and internal perspectives.

Skills

PLC Programming

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

HMI - Ignition

SCADA - Ignition

Python

Networking: Ethernet/IP/Profinet/Modbs

Panel building

Siemens PLCs

Industrial Automation

Education

BS in Chemical Eng. / Electrical Eng. / Mechanical Eng. / Software Eng. or related field

Tools

Ignition Perspective

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Overview

Join Storion Energy and help us power the future of stored energy!

Storion is a battery component manufacturer specializing in vanadium electrolyte production and assembly of stack-power assemblies that serve the flow battery industry in the US. We strive to drive flow battery adoption through cost-effective, readily available electrochemistry components required in large-scale flow batteries.

Reporting through the Process Controls Engineering team, you will directly affect the direction and development of our operations base. You will work with other chemical, electrical, and mechanical engineers as we bring a novel production process from lab scale to full operations and help lead the future expansion of deployed manufacturing sites. We expect a blend of traditional controls technology and hardware with the capabilities of higher-level programming languages.

As a small company, there are always opportunities to make a difference and grow. Storion has an engineering career progression ladder that allows engineers to progress in the organization in either an individual contributor or managerial role.

Responsibilities

The Process Controls Engineer will be the go-to person for control system scale-up and new applications, including design, integration, commissioning, and ongoing support.

This role’s primary responsibility is supporting the product engineering team's R&D efforts in Boston. The role will also support pilot production projects at our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA and capital expansion projects in future production plants, both remotely and on-site, when needed.

• Take ownership of all automation aspects for our equipment: from instrumentation and electrical to automation, HMI, & SCADA.
• Support Product Engineering projects from scoping through implementation.
• Support Product Engineers in implementing new tests with software and hardware solutions.
• Work on equipment and processes at all stages of development: lab-, bench-, pilot-, and production-scale.
• Work with vendors to support design and implementation of control system hardware and software.
• Take a hands-on approach to integration of in-house developed and vendor-created systems, including panel modifications/builds and field integrations.
• In-house development of higher-level automation and process controls in PLC systems, including PID controls and sequence automation.
• Set up and support network communication between PLCs and other systems.
• Design, implement, & Deploy HMI / SCADA systems for collection of process data.
• Own and implement changes to equipment HMI screens, data reporting, and internal perspective projects.
• Foster strong relationships with members of the product engineering team, operations team, and vendors
• Align with team members onsite and throughout the organization through communication, documentation, and training of others.
• Grow technology expertise in Automation, MES, Industry 4.0, and IIoT

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineer, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on automation experience in a manufacturing or process development environment
• Experience working with Control System hardware and software is required, DCS or PLC Systems (Siemens is preferred)
• Note: Distributive Control System (DCS) experience is an acceptable analog to Programmable Logic Control System (PLC) experience.
• Programming skills in ladder logic and structured text programming languages is required
• Knowledge and Experience with HMI Development is required (Inductive Automation’s Ignition perspective preferred)
• Knowledge and Experience with SCADA Development is required (Inductive Automation’s Ignition preferred)
• Understanding of network communication protocols such as EthernetIP, Profinet, and Modbus is required
• Capability to work with scripted programming is required (Python is preferred)
• Experience in panel building and field wiring is beneficial; willingness to learn is required
• Familiarity with instrumentation and devices used in chemical manufacturing is beneficial
• Familiarity with instrumentation and robotic control for discrete assembly processes is beneficial

Skills

• PLC Programming, Ladder Logic, Industrial automation, Process engineering, Manufacturing, Human-Machine interface (HMI) systems, Control Panels, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Electrical Control System Design, Python, C++, PLC or Distributed Control Systems

About the work environment

• You must be able to see, hear, and speak; able to sit and stand for at least two hours at a time; sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, and climb; able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals; lift 40 pounds from floor level; able to climb stairs and work in confined spaces or elevated platforms; able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Occasional travel may be required for this position, but not more than 20%

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Medical, Vision, Dental (premium-free)
• Life, LTD, STD, dependent care FSA

Experience Type:

• Mid-Level

Job type:

• Permanent
• Full-Time

Encouraged to Apply:

• Military Encouraged

EEO Statement

Storion Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Storion Energy is built on the partnership of two significant players in the long-duration energy storage industry -- Stryten Energy and Largo Inc..

Stryten Energy is an innovative energy storage solutions provider with expertise in manufacturing high-quality advanced lead, lithium and vanadium batteries. Largo is a global leader in delivering high-quality vanadium products.

Through this partnership Storion is in the unique position to supply high-quality, domestically produced vanadium electrolyte on a large scale. This is critical in establishing a U.S.-based supply chain for vanadium redox flow batteries.

Learn more at storion.com.