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Aircapture · 5 months ago

Staff Automation Controls Engineer

positionBerkeley, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$160K/yr - $220K/yr
date10+ years exp

Aircapture is a company focused on creating a circular carbon economy to combat the climate crisis. They are seeking a hands-on Staff Automation Controls Engineer to lead the development and maintenance of control systems for their Direct Air Capture systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient operation.

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Responsibilities

Architect scalable and modular PLC/HMI systems across multiple product platforms
Develop and troubleshoot ladder logic programs for PLCs using the Allen-Bradley platform
Design and configure HMI screens for operational control and process visibility
Create, review, and implement electrical control schematics using CAD tools
Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and field devices using industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus)
Support data logging and visualization tools to improve operational insight and system diagnostics
Lead FAT/SAT and onsite commissioning efforts for automation systems
Support system troubleshooting and perform preventive and corrective maintenance
Document electrical designs, programming logic, and system integration details

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI developmentControls circuit designCAD toolsIndustrial communication protocolsVisual BasicRockwell FactoryTalkSQLNetwork securityCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years experience with PLC programming, industrial controls, and HMI development
Proven track record taking a conceptual controls package and designing, implementing, and testing a full control system on industrial equipment or at the plant scale
Skilled in controls circuit design and understanding of industrial safety systems
Experienced in developing HMI interfaces with Visual Basic and Rockwell FactoryTalk
Proficiency in CAD tools and ladder logic programming
Experience in designing and maintaining control networks, VPN, remote access, basic network security
Strong collaboration skills and experience supporting multiple projects across engineering disciplines
Ability to perform physical tasks related to equipment installation and testing (e.g., lifting 50 lbs, climbing ladders)

Preferred

Familiarity with RSLogix, FactoryTalk, Visual Studio, SQL, EthernetIP, IOLink, Autocad

Company

Aircapture

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AirCapture develops an on site and modular direct air capture technology.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Berkeley, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.aircapture.com

H1B Sponsorship

Aircapture has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2024 (2)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$50M
Key Investors
Larsen Lam Climate Change FoundationUS Department of Energy
2025-06-05Series A· $50M
2022-04-25Grant

Leadership Team

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Michael Vyvoda
Chief Operating Officer
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