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Helion · 3 weeks ago

Senior Control Engineer

positionSwansea, SC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$150K/yr - $180K/yr
date10+ years exp

Helion Group is seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to lead and support automation and controls systems within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC- and HMI-based systems while partnering closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

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Responsibilities

Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial control systems
Lead controls efforts for new equipment, upgrades, and capital projects
Support commissioning and startup of automated manufacturing systems
Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, controls, and automation issues
Develop and maintain control system documentation and standards
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and IT teams on system integration
Mentor junior controls engineers and technicians
Ensure compliance with safety, electrical, and manufacturing standards

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI systemsAutomation experienceIndustrial networksRoboticsTroubleshootingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of controls/automation experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Strong PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
Experience with HMIs, VFDs, motion control, and industrial networks
Proven experience leading automation projects from concept through commissioning
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems under production pressure

Preferred

Experience with robotics, vision systems, or SCADA
Knowledge of safety PLCs and machine safety standards
Prior experience mentoring or leading technical teams

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Company

Helion

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We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.
dateFounded in 2013
location
Everett, Washington, USA
people-size201-500 employees
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http://www.helionenergy.com

H1B Sponsorship

Helion 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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2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.04B
Key Investors
Nucor CorporationSam AltmanDustin Moskovitz
2025-01-28Series F· $425M
2023-09-27Corporate Round· $35M
2021-11-05Series E· $500M

Leadership Team

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David Kirtley
Founder and CEO
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Chris Pihl
Co-Founder, CTO
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