Focused Energy (focused-energy.co)
Control Systems Engineer (f/m/d)
Darmstadt, DE
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
PythonC++MATLABGitEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringRoboticsPLCControlsLabVIEWSimulinkResearchSCADA
About the role
- This hybrid position includes occasional travel to our German site.
- Standard office hours apply, with minimal on-call responsibilities mostly limited to regular business hours.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of PLC-based control subsystems supporting advanced laser fusion technologies
- Collaborate with scientists and engineers to gather requirements and iterate on control system solutions
- Own the integration of control systems for essential experimental support infrastructure, including vacuum, pneumatics, and cooling systems
- Develop control software for modern PLCs, such as Beckhoff TwinCAT, using Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) to ensure machine safety and process control
- Specify and implement SCADA systems and HMIs, including alarm management, logging, data acquisition, and database integration
- Contribute to establishing team standards and solution architecture, and mentor junior engineers through design reviews and technical guidance
- In this role, you will take the lead in designing and delivering critical control systems for our experimental and production facilities in Darmstadt, Germany.
Requirements
- Hold a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control/Automation, Mechatronics/Robotics, Physics, or a related field with a focus on PLC-based control, embedded, or real-time systems
- Bring 5+ years (senior level) of experience in plant control systems, factory automation, embedded software, or complex scientific experimental environments utilizing PLC-based elements
- Practical, hands-on engineer with a proven track record in hardware/software integration and exceptional debugging skills
- Hands-on experience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT
- Proficiency in OPC UA protocol and utilities
- Experience designing vacuum control systems
- Familiarity with US control cabinet standards (NEC, UL508A)
- Expertise in safety-critical systems (safety relays, SIL determination, LOPA, risk assessment)
- Proficiency in a higher-level language (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++)
- Experience with non-PLC embedded or real-time systems (FPGAs, RTOS, microcontrollers, robotics)
Compensation
- Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
- As we rapidly scale, we seek talented individuals who thrive on bringing clarity and structure to fast-growing environments.
Company info
- Our mission is to deliver clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy to the world.
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