Durin

Senior Controls Engineer

El Segundo, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$180kDetected 418 days ago

RoboticsPLCControls

About the role

If you're passionate about making a real-world impact and solving complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Implement state machines, PID loops, and interlock matrices in IEC 61131-3 languages (Structured Text, Ladder, FBD).
Commission control systems on physical rigs: wiring checkout, I/O validation, drive tuning, field debugging.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to define sensor/actuator requirements and ensure reliable integration.
Design alarm handling, recovery routines, and HMI interfaces for drillers.
Support networking and fieldbus integration (EtherCAT, CANopen, OPC UA).
Travel to test sites for commissioning and field support (~20-50%).

Must be willing to work from our headquarters in El Segundo
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed Join Durin to build the future of mining.
5+ years of experience programming and commissioning industrial PLCs (Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar).
Strong knowledge of fieldbuses (EtherCAT, CAN, Profibus, Modbus) and industrial networking.
Experience tuning closed-loop systems (PID, torque/force control).
Comfort working in rugged field environments with heavy equipment.
Strong debugging instincts and ability to rapidly troubleshoot I/O, sensors, and motion issues.

Experience with drilling rigs, mining equipment, robotics, or other heavy machinery.
Knowledge of safety PLCs, SIL/PL standards, and functional safety certification.
Background in both PLC controls + embedded/robotics software.
Prior work on automation systems that integrate with edge/cloud telemetry.

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