VEIR · 1 month ago
Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Woburn, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $195K/yr
12+ years expVEIR is enabling a new generation of compact, efficient, high-power, and long-distance power delivery solutions. The Principal Instrumentation and Controls Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of control architectures and automation for VEIR’s cryogenic infrastructure and superconducting cable systems.
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Responsibilities
Design, create, and update control and automation programs for VEIR’s cryogenic infrastructure and cables systems
Build and integrate sensors and instrumentation to monitor and control cryogenic process experiments
Design and build control panels and electrical circuits for cryogenic delivery systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation
Model and simulate cryogenic processes and develop corresponding process control algorithms
Create network and electrical diagrams, control specifications, and algorithms for both subsystems and the overall system
Manage third-party software and electrical contractors to implement control system designs and ensure seamless integration
Specify, install, and manage piping, valving, and fittings for cryogenic experiments, as well as operate and direct testbeds for process validation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Controls and Industrial Engineering
Skilled in using LabVIEW for standalone and real-time systems for control and data acquisition
Experience with testing and validation against specification
Proficient in PLC structured text and ladder logic programming, with experience in developing control panels and understanding electrical circuit drawings
Experience in piping sizing, fabrication, and installation for cryogenic systems
Basic electrical wiring and circuit troubleshooting skills, ensuring operational safety
Capable of creating electrical circuit drawings, pinouts, and system diagrams, along with troubleshooting industrial communication protocols (Serial, OPC3, Profinet, EtherCAT)
Experience with cryogenic systems and process dynamics
Knowledge of programming languages for DAQ systems and experience in remote monitoring technologies
Knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and real-time error-tolerant communication systems for monitoring and controlling cryogenic systems
12+ years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and supporting instrumentation and control systems for advanced hardware or industrial processes
Strong technical skills and an eye for detail, allowing you to troubleshoot, design, and optimize control systems for complex cryogenic processes
Skilled in integrating sensors and developing control programs to monitor and optimize experimental setups
Passionate about solving complex challenges related to cryogenic systems and optimizing system performance
Outstanding communicator (written and verbal) across all levels of the organization and can work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment
Highly motivated, self-starter with a positive approach to problem solving
Driven by results - you gauge your success in measurable positive impact (not in how much you check off the to do list) and know how to ruthlessly prioritize
Thrive on effectively managing multiple projects with competing priorities that require making decisions under pressure and working under tight deadlines
Highly curious and solutions-oriented, and excel at deconstructing complex problems into manageable components to develop effective solutions
Committed to buying into VEIR's mission and goals, and adopting our core values
Benefits
Healthcare coverage with 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision
401(k) Retirement Savings Program
12 Company Holidays + unmetered PTO
12 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave for all new parents
Stock Options
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Regular teambuilding, off-sites, and lunch & learns
Company
VEIR
VEIR develops superconducting wires for electrical transmission that are used in data centers and renewable energy sectors.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.73MKey Investors
Munich Re VenturesUS Department of EnergyBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2025-01-28Series B· $75M
2024-07-18Grant
2023-05-25Series A· $24.9M
Leadership Team
Kevin Dunn
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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