Senior Controls Engineer

Synectics Inc.; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to support the development of state-of-the-art X-ray microscopes. In this full-time, on-site role, you will be vital in electrical design, troubleshooting components, and mentoring junior engineers. This opportunity offers a chance to work at the forefront of technology, pushing the limits of scientific exploration while ensuring system reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with motion control systems is preferred.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines and set priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical design and troubleshooting for x-ray systems.
• Lead integration of control systems with mechanical assemblies.
• Document schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Physics

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• We are looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer to support our team in building state-of-the-art X-ray microscopes used by some of the most prominent scientists in the world.
• This is a full-time on-site role. The engineer will be responsible for tasks such as electrical design, troubleshooting, writing drivers, and identifying electrical components for the laboratory x-ray systems.
• Utilize Bash scripting to automate processes, improve system efficiency, and develop scripts for data configuration, testing, and acquisition
• Troubleshooting problems with controls and electrical components to ensure proper functionality and reliability
• Troubleshooting motors, encoders, cameras, detectors, and various sensors (optical, pressure, temperature, etc.)
• Mentoring team members on troubleshooting techniques and best practices
• Synthesize and develop documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• Maintain and update documentation to reflect system changes and improvements
• Design and develop electrical control systems, such as the PDUs and interlocks
• Implement and refine motion control systems to ensure precision and reliability in equipment operation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with complex mechanical assemblies
• Supervise and provide guidance to electrical and controls engineers
• Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of electrical and control systems, ensuring compliance with company standards and timelines
• Work closely with mechanical engineers and physicists to develop complex prototypes and innovative solutions
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and implement improvements to optimize performance and efficiency
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• We are looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer to support our team in building state-of-the-art X-ray microscopes used by some of the most prominent scientists in the world.
• This is a full-time on-site role. The engineer will be responsible for tasks such as electrical design, troubleshooting, writing drivers, and identifying electrical components for the laboratory x-ray systems.
• Utilize Bash scripting to automate processes, improve system efficiency, and develop scripts for data configuration, testing, and acquisition
• Troubleshooting problems with controls and electrical components to ensure proper functionality and reliability
• Troubleshooting motors, encoders, cameras, detectors, and various sensors (optical, pressure, temperature, etc.)
• Mentoring team members on troubleshooting techniques and best practices
• Synthesize and develop documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• Maintain and update documentation to reflect system changes and improvements
• Design and develop electrical control systems, such as the PDUs and interlocks
• Implement and refine motion control systems to ensure precision and reliability in equipment operation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with complex mechanical assemblies
• Supervise and provide guidance to electrical and controls engineers
• Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of electrical and control systems, ensuring compliance with company standards and timelines
• Work closely with mechanical engineers and physicists to develop complex prototypes and innovative solutions
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and implement improvements to optimize performance and efficiency
  
  

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics
• Familiarity with complex mechanical assemblies
• Experience with motion control systems
• Preferred experience with semiconductor systems
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines and set priorities according to current demands
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a team environment
• Excellent analysis skills, both data analysis and critical thinking
• Enjoys developing complex prototypes
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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