Controls & Software Engineer

At Antora, we’re on a mission to stop climate change. And we can’t do that unless we tackle the 30% of global emissions that come from industry.

Antora is unlocking zero-emissions industrial energy, cheaper than fossil fuels. Antora’s thermal batteries store energy from renewables as heat for days on end, delivering that stored energy as heat and power at the scale and temperatures that large industrial operations demand. We’re on a path to eliminate gigatons of emissions while strengthening domestic manufacturing, curbing industrial air pollution, and enhancing America’s clean energy leadership.

We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, low-cost, zero-emissions energy.

Position Summary

• We are seeking a self-driven and passionate individual to join our engineering team to deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power with our novel solid state thermal battery. We are a tight-knit team that loves what we do and we strive to have an impact, working with humility and openness while building lifelong relationships along the way. The Controls and Software Engineer is responsible for managing the hands-on integration of the control system and software used on both the TES and balance of plant systems.

• The Controls & Software Engineer role is a full-time, site-based position.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and modify PLC and SCADA software for use in our TES and balance of plant systems.

• Take ownership of PLC software and SCADA software over specific projects and/or systems and drive it to implementation.

• Develop test plans, check tools, and QA procedures for the software.

• Write and take ownership of the Process Control Narratives, Cause and Effect Diagrams, State Diagrams, and Controls Operations Manuals.

• Provide onsite and remote support for logic related issues in commissioning and upgrading.

• Design and Commission upgrade and modification projects for existing sites.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent in an engineering field (e.g. mechanical, industrial, process, electrical, software, automation etc.) and/or 3+ years’ experience in industrial applications (oil & gas, chemicals, power plants, etc.) with control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA) and instrumentation.

• Commissioning experience such as developing and performing ITP, Loop Checkouts, FAT & SAT.

• Able to modify PLC and SCADA software deployed at sites

• Familiarity with communications protocols such as Modbus, CAN bus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet

• Able to read electrical schematics, and make red-lines as required.

• Hands on experience with devices Motor Starters, VFDs, SCRs, valves and instrumentation like RTDs, Thermocouples and Transmitters

Additional Qualifications Desired (“nice to have” but not required)

• Experience with processes engineering of systems like Combined Heat and Power Plants, Boilers, Steam Generators and High Temperature Fluid loops.

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.

• Experience with Ignition SCADA.

• Experience with Python, VBA, C++, SQL

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $145,000 - $165,000

Salary Basis:  Annual

This job posting contains the salary range that Antora Energy believes it would be willing to pay for the posted job. The actual salary offered will be determined within the posted range based on a candidate's experience, credentials, and expertise as they pertain to the requirements of the position.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan, a flexible spending account, industry leading paid time off policy, providing a flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off. 

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When it comes to stopping climate change, we need everyone. We believe that having a diversity of backgrounds and experiences strengthens all of us, and we strive to create an environment where every one of us is empowered to create meaningful change.