Control Systems Engineer

Applied Carbon seeks an experienced Control Systems Engineer to develop and integrate industrial control systems, with experience using Siemens automation platforms. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with system architecture responsibilities in our fast-paced industrial environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems for high-temperature industrial equipment
• Lead electrical and control system architecture development
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, P&IDs, and product documentation
• Commission and troubleshoot systems at client sites
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Test and validate system performance and ensure safety compliance

This position requires occasional travel within the US for system commissioning and troubleshooting.  

About Applied Carbon

Applied Carbon is building the next generation of mobile pyrolysis system. Our trailer-mounted systems convert agricultural and forestry waste into biochar, a powerful soil amendment and carbon removal technology. Biochar is one of the most promising and lowest-cost solutions to global climate change, and we are excited to do our part in commercializing this transformational technology.

We've partnered with some of the leading buyers of carbon removal credits, including Microsoft, to build a new type of business that helps farmers while fighting climate change. Climate Robotics is well-capitalized by top VC investors in climate tech, including Congruent Ventures, Grantham Foundation, and Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund. We're looking to expand our team of engineers and scientists to help build an entirely new industry in the nation's energy capital, Houston, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or related Engineering field
• 7+ years of industrial control systems engineering experience
• 4+ years of experience with Siemens automation platforms, including:
• Simatic PLCs and TIA Portal
• Industrial networking, communications, and data collection
• Proven expertise in the design and delivery of end-to-end industrial control solutions
• Creating and using Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Delivering advanced control automation, using tools such as PID, MPC, and Adaptive Control  
• Sensor and actuator specifications, selection, and integration
• Inclusion of safety systems with knowledge of local and national codes
• Electrical system design and troubleshooting
• HMI, control panel, and user interface development and documentation
• Field integration, testing, training, and product commissioning
• Authorized to work in the USA for any employer

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Experience with high-temperature process control (gasification, pyrolysis, or similar)
• Delivery of comprehensive control finished products using the Siemens SIMATIC PLC TIA S7 1200/1500 series as the primary platform
• Industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Modbus, CAN_bus, EtherNet/IP)
• Machine safety standards, industry codes and requirements, and implementation 
• MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling and simulations
• Integration within a connected SCADA systems environment 
• Project management

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options in the company
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) match

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