Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Base Power Company • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Base is seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to contribute to deliver new manufacturing lines to produce battery backup systems. In this role you are directly responsible for the design and implementation of these manufacturing lines. You will work with cross-functional teams to establish the required functionality of the manufacturing system and bring that system into reality.

Requirements

• 3+ years programming experience in PLC or industrial controllers (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Experience programming and setting up industrial robots (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA)
• Electrical schematic design using ePLAN or AutoCAD
• Experience in a manufacturing setting
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and fixing electro-mechanical devices
• Familiar with common hand tools and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science, similar degree, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Design and launch manufacturing lines for new products being mass-produced for the first time
• Develop controls systems that merge traditional PLC logic with a modern software stack
• Perform hands-on work with full-scale production equipment, from initial commissioning to mass production and ramp
• Contribute to Base Power’s hardware and software standards for future equipment development
• Lead machine suppliers to successful project delivery
• Collaborate on high-level machine and line designs decisions
• Lead supplier design reviews and factory acceptance testing
• Coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at any Base facility

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits
• Clear opportunities for professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees