Controls Engineer

Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. Factory-built in the United States, Antora’s modular thermal batteries deliver reliable heat and power, enabling industrial facilities of any size to decarbonize predictably and profitably. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.

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, clean, low-cost energy.

  Position Summary

The Controls and Software Engineer is responsible for integration of the control system and software used on both the Thermal Energy Storage, Boilers, 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 5+ years’ experience in industrial applications (oil & gas, chemicals, power plants, etc.) with control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA) and instrumentation.

• Experience programming “greenfield” and “brownfield” PLC and SCADA software

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

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

 Additional Qualifications Desired

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

• Experience with Python, VBA, SQL

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

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

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $154,000 - $200,000

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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