<div>  </div>Automation &amp; Controls Engineer At CelLink, we’re transforming how the world’s most advanced vehicles and energy systems are powered. Our lightweight, flexible circuits are used in electric vehicles, data centers, and other cutting-edge technologies, helping major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers build more efficient, sustainable products.We’re looking for an Automation &amp; Controls Engineer to help us scale our next-generation manufacturing systems. In this role, you’ll design and integrate advanced automation solutions, spanning PLCs, robotics, motion control, and machine vision, while collaborating with an exceptional team of engineers driving innovation at the intersection of hardware and software.Essential Duties and Responsibilities  <ul><li>Design and integrate control systems for PLCs, robotics, motion controllers, sensors, and test equipment.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams, design, process, manufacturing, and quality engineers to improve equipment efficiency, usability, and product performance.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve root causes of equipment issues with creative, lasting solutions.</li><li>Develop test plans and documentation, including BOMs, schematics, functional specifications, and SOPs.</li><li>Support factory growth through vendor collaboration, acceptance testing, equipment commissioning, and process qualification.</li><li>Maintain engineering excellence by driving standards compliance, revision control, and thorough documentation.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Experience/Education<ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, or Computer Engineering (Software Engineering may be considered as a complement).</li><li style="font-size:12pt;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">3+ years of hands-on experience in Automation and Controls Engineering, or a similar field.</li></ul>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities<ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron) in structured text and ladder logic.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">HMI development (Inductive Automation Ignition), FANUC robotics, Keyence cameras/code readers.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent) and control panel fabrication/wiring.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Programming skills in Python, C#, C++, SQL; bonus if experienced with machine vision (TensorFlow, HALCON).</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Real-time data acquisition for process control monitoring; MES experience is a plus.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ability to travel 15% as needed.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Excellent communication and documentation ability.</li></ul> Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.  CompensationSalaried Exempt$125,000–$150,000 + Stock Option/120 hours of PTO, with the final salary determined by experience and level. We’re hiring for multiple positions and will align compensation accordingly. Working Conditions/Hours Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, pull/push, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment –   Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines PPE- May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump-caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, &amp; clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures    <a href="https://cellinktechnologies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CelLink-CCPA-Privacy-Policy-for-California-ResidentsCaliforniaRelated-Content.pdf">CelLink California Privacy Policy</a><div><div><div>The base pay is just one part of CelLink's total compensation package and is determined within a range. The pay range is designed to support your career progression as you learn, grow, and develop within your role. Your base pay range will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.  At CelLink, we believe that each employee should have the opportunity to become a CelLink shareholder through participation in CelLink's discretionary employee stock option plan. You'll also receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage and other great benefits. Note: CelLink benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements.</div><div>San Carlos, CA Base Pay</div><div>$125,000—$150,000 USD</div></div></div><div>We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading EV manufacturers, traditional automotive OEMs, and tiered suppliers. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock. </div>

CelLink&rsquo;s high-conductance circuits integrate busing, fusing, voltage monitoring, and temperature monitoring wiring systems into a single circuit. Our circuits provide much greater control over power and data transmission than traditional round wire &ndash; at 1/4th the weight and 1/10th the volume. Thanks to a completely tool-less manufacturing process, CelLink&rsquo;s minimum order quantity is one.

Automation & Controls Engineer

<div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>Automation &amp; Controls Engineer&nbsp;At CelLink, we’re transforming how the world’s most advanced vehicles and energy systems are powered. Our lightweight, flexible circuits are used in electric vehicles, data centers, and other cutting-edge technologies, helping major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers build more efficient, sustainable products.We’re looking for an Automation &amp; Controls Engineer to help us scale our next-generation manufacturing systems. In this role, you’ll design and integrate advanced automation solutions, spanning PLCs, robotics, motion control, and machine vision, while collaborating with an exceptional team of engineers driving innovation at the intersection of hardware and software.Essential Duties and Responsibilities&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Design and integrate control systems for PLCs, robotics, motion controllers, sensors, and test equipment.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams, design, process, manufacturing, and quality engineers to improve equipment efficiency, usability, and product performance.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve root causes of equipment issues with creative, lasting solutions.</li><li>Develop test plans and documentation, including BOMs, schematics, functional specifications, and SOPs.</li><li>Support factory growth through vendor collaboration, acceptance testing, equipment commissioning, and process qualification.</li><li>Maintain engineering excellence by driving standards compliance, revision control, and thorough documentation.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)Experience/Education<ul><li>BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, or Computer Engineering (Software Engineering may be considered as a complement).</li><li>3+ years of hands-on experience in Automation and Controls Engineering, or a similar field.</li></ul>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities<ul><li>PLC programming (Beckhoff TwinCAT, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron) in structured text and ladder logic.</li><li>HMI development (Inductive Automation Ignition), FANUC robotics, Keyence cameras/code readers.</li><li>Electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent) and control panel fabrication/wiring.</li><li>Programming skills in Python, C#, C++, SQL; bonus if experienced with machine vision (TensorFlow, HALCON).</li><li>Real-time data acquisition for process control monitoring; MES experience is a plus.</li><li>Ability to travel 15% as needed.</li><li>Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and documentation ability.</li></ul>&nbsp;Physical Demands and Work Environment&nbsp;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;CompensationSalaried Exempt$125,000–$150,000 + Stock Option/120 hours of PTO, with the final salary determined by experience and level. We’re hiring for multiple positions and will align compensation accordingly.&nbsp;Working Conditions/Hours&nbsp;Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment &nbsp;While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, pull/push, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.&nbsp;Work Environment – &nbsp;&nbsp;Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines&nbsp;PPE-&nbsp;May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump-caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, &amp; clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://cellinktechnologies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CelLink-CCPA-Privacy-Policy-for-California-ResidentsCaliforniaRelated-Content.pdf">CelLink California Privacy Policy</a><div><div><div>The base pay is just one part of CelLink's total compensation package and is determined within a range. The pay range is designed to support your career progression as you learn, grow, and develop within your role. Your base pay range will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.&nbsp; At CelLink, we believe that each employee should have the opportunity to become a CelLink shareholder through participation in CelLink's discretionary employee stock option plan. You'll also receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage and other great benefits. Note: CelLink benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements.</div><div>San Carlos, CA Base Pay</div><div>$125,000—$150,000 USD</div></div></div><div>We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading EV manufacturers, traditional automotive OEMs, and tiered suppliers. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.&nbsp;</div>

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