Staff Controls Engineer

Redwood Materials•Ridgeville, SC

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About The Position

Redwood Materials is seeking an experienced Staff Controls Engineer to design, build, debug, commission, scale, and support controls systems for its battery recycling operations and facilities. The role works at the intersection of chemical process engineering, industrial automation, and software development, and includes hands-on engineering alongside technical leadership.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in modern C++ for real-time or embedded systems.
Experience designing industrial control panels.
Solid experience with Python for automation, tooling, or data processing.
Hands-on experience writing Structured Text for PLCs or industrial controllers.
Deep understanding of deterministic execution, concurrency, and hardware-software interaction.
Experience with industrial protocols such as Modbus, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, or PROFINET.
Proven ability to lead complex engineering efforts while contributing significant hands-on code.
Strong debugging skills across software, hardware, and network layers.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with motion control, robotics, or process automation.
Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS environments, or microcontroller development.
Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards or best practices.
Experience with simulation tools, digital twins, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Background integrating C++ runtimes with PLC or SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

Design and implement real-time control software in C++ for embedded and industrial systems.
Develop automation tools, diagnostics, and orchestration scripts in Python.
Write, optimize, and troubleshoot Structured Text (IEC 61131-3) for PLCs and industrial controllers.
Design controls panels meeting UL508A requirements, including high- and low-voltage power distribution, instrumentation, and networking.
Build deterministic control loops, state machines, and safety-critical routines.
Integrate software with sensors, actuators, drives, and industrial communication networks.
Debug complex issues involving timing, concurrency, hardware interfaces, and industrial protocols.
Lead system architecture decisions for control platforms and distributed automation systems.
Conduct root-cause analysis of field issues and implement long-term fixes.
Mentor engineers in real-time programming, PLC development, and industrial best practices.