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Base Power Company · 3 months ago

Manufacturing Controls Engineer

positionAustin
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Base Power is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company, focusing on deploying distributed batteries to strengthen critical infrastructure. They are seeking a Manufacturing Controls Engineer to design and implement new manufacturing lines for battery backup systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

BatteryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageIndustrialPower Grid
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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
Be the person capable of doing it all. 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, and coordinate across multiple internal teams to land a successful production line at any Base facility

Qualification

PLC programmingIndustrial robots programmingElectrical schematic designManufacturing experienceElectro-mechanical troubleshootingHands-on workUse of diagnostic toolsDegree

Required

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Benefits
Clear opportunities for professional growth

Company

Base Power Company

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Base is building the future of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.basepowercompany.com

H1B Sponsorship

Base Power Company 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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.27B
Key Investors
AdditionThrive Capital
2025-10-08Series C· $1B
2025-04-09Series B· $200M
2024-05-07Series A· $68M

Leadership Team

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Zachary Dell
Co-Founder and CEO
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