Sr. Process Controls Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

• ◆Design, implement, and maintain automation systems including PLC programming and SCADA development for gas farm operations (e.g., vaporizers, storage, and transfer systems) and wastewater treatment processes (e.g., solids separation, clarification, and chemical dosing) to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance
• ◆Develop and program PLC control logic, PID loops, and interlocks for centralized control of distributed subsystems, optimizing for real-time monitoring of parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, pH, and effluent quality
• ◆Select, calibrate, and integrate field instrumentation (e.g., transmitters, sensors, analyzers) in hazardous environments, ensuring compatibility with safety standards like SIL, ATEX, and EPA/NPDES regulations
• ◆Lead commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, and troubleshooting of control systems, performing root-cause analysis to minimize downtime and support 24/7 operations with rapid alarm response
• ◆Design electrical systems compliant to NEC, NFPA, & UL508A regulations

• ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or chemical discipline
• ✓5+ years of experience with fluids/systems manufacturing, controls and automation, and/or programming

• ✓Excited by a quick and iterative design and manufacturing role
• ✓Proven ability to solve complex problems with simple solutions in both design and implementation stages
• ✓Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to make plans and directional recommendations collaboratively and cross-functionally
• ✓Ability to engineer creative, new approaches to problems while adhering to ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA safety

to keep a factory safe

• ✓Hazardous process expertise in an aerospace, oil and gas, or chemical industry where high pressure or hazardous systems for fluids or gasses were in use

Experience with at least one of the specific disciplines listed below. The ideal candidate is interested in learning at least the fundamentals of the other areas they are not yet strong in.

• ✓Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

ITAR

• ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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