Controls Design Engineer

Job Title: Controls Design Engineer

Reports To: Controls Engineering Manager

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt (Salaried)

Location: On-site full-time; Waterbury, Vermont 

Company Overview

KORE is a leading U.S. based developer of battery cell technology and energy storage solutions for customers seeking on-demand power and advanced battery products. KORE offers lifetime backing from system design and manufacturing through deployment and operations, delivering safety, energy security and reliability for our clients across energy storage, e-mobility, and utility, industrial, and defense markets. As an integrated provider of cells, batteries, and battery energy storage solutions headquartered in Vermont, with a history that goes back five decades, KORE is uniquely positioned to deploy domestically produced energy storage solutions that help to meet America’s growing need for power.

We offer employees competitive wages and outstanding benefits in a casual but professional work environment. We are a growing company with a dedicated team supporting one another based on open communication and teamwork.

What We Offer

•        A competitive compensation package.
• Purpose-led work with a meaningful impact on the climate. 
• Generous paid time off includes vacation, sick/medical, and volunteer time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive and affordable health and wellness benefits, including monthly fitness reimbursement.  
• Retirement plan with a company match and no vesting schedule. 
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development training. 
• Team-building events and outings.
• Other perks such as monthly cell phone reimbursement.

Your Impact

The Controls Design Engineer is part of the engineering and design team that builds and delivers our engineered solutions. Work is primarily based out of our Waterbury, Vermont office. However, you will be required to travel to the customer's project site during system installation and the commissioning phases of a project.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities  

Control System Design & Client Collaboration

• Design and program control systems for grid-scale energy storage projects.
• Work closely with clients to translate requirements into clear project specifications, including scope and deliverables.
• Develop and define communication data point lists for customers and SCADA interface.

Programming & Testing

• Program PLC and RTAC logic controllers using IEC 61131 languages (ST, FBD, LD).
• Write and execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and On-Site Acceptance Testing (OSAT) plans.
• Assist with the design and review of electrical/controls design drawings and equipment lists.

System Troubleshooting & Standardization

• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and AC/DC inverter power systems.
• Coordinate modifications and corrective actions with engineering and production teams.
• Standardize logic modules and data structures to enhance efficiency and coding consistency.

On-site Support & Commissioning

• Travel up to 20% for on-site project commissioning and system support.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing installations.
• Maintain quality and safety standards throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Education: A degree in engineering (preferred), with a focus on controls, electrical, or software engineering.
• Experience: 2-4 years in PLC design and programming; experience with analog/digital PLC I/O circuits and industrial protocols (Modbus/TCP or DNP3) is a plus.
• Skills: Strong electrical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and CAD drafting (preferably SOLIDWORKS).
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with electrical power systems, grid-scale inverters, or battery energy storage is advantageous.
• Professional Attributes: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, strong written and interpersonal communication, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player.

Work Environment 

• Effective Communication: Strong verbal communication skills to interact with customers, vendors, and colleagues clearly and professionally.
• Hearing and Vision: Must have normal hearing and vision capabilities, with or without corrective lenses or hearing devices, to effectively perform job duties.
• Manual Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills are necessary for tasks involving wiring, assembly, and the installation of DIN-rail devices.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs., as well as perform tasks requiring physical exertion.
• Fieldwork and Travel: The role may require occasional travel for fieldwork, including activities such as hiking, working on construction sites, handling heavy equipment, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for specific tasks.

Work Eligibility

Job applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and on an unrestricted basis. KORE is an E-Verify employer, and in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

KORE is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. If you require reasonable accommodation for a disability to access the job application or interview process, please contact Jade Mullins at jmullins@korepower.com.

KORE is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is integral to our success and innovation. KORE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

KORE Power is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.