NR Consulting ยท 19 hours ago
Staff Controls Engineer
McCarran, NV
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expNR Consulting is seeking an experienced Staff Controls Engineer who is passionate about pushing beyond the cutting edge of the industry to design, build, and debug best-in-class controls systems for battery recycling operations. This engineer will play a critical role in designing, commissioning, scaling, and supporting recycling facilities, working at the intersection of chemical process engineering, industrial automation, and software development.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Design and implement controls software for cathode production equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and distributed control systems (DCS)
Program, test, and debug automation sequences and interlocks to ensure safe and efficient operation of chemical process units
Collaborate with process, mechanical, and electrical engineers to develop instrumentation and control strategies for new equipment and systems
Lead commissioning and bring-up efforts on-site in Reno, NV, including IO checks, logic validation, and process tuning
Develop robust diagnostics, alarms, and fault recovery strategies to ensure high system uptime and maintainability
Optimize control loops and automation performance to support continuous improvement and operational excellence
Document control logic, operating procedures, and system architecture for future maintenance and knowledge transfer
Support integration with data systems for monitoring, reporting, and advanced analytics
Ensure all systems comply with process safety and regulatory standards
Spearhead developing and defining software and electrical standards to push the company forward
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in industrial controls or automation engineering, ideally in a large-scale process manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience programming PLCs and HMIs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, or similar)
Familiarity with SCADA/DCS systems and real-time process control strategies
Strong understanding of industrial sensors, instrumentation, and advanced control algorithms
Experience supporting system commissioning and startup in a live production environment
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Passion for balancing creative passion with engineering rigor
Company
NR Consulting
NR Consulting is an information technology consulting firm that offers contingent hiring, direct hires, and managed IT services.
1001-5000 employees
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