Mainspring Energy · 16 hours ago
Senior Controls & Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Controls Team
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expMainspring Energy is revolutionizing power generation with innovative technology. The Senior Automation & Controls Engineer will design and deliver industrial automation systems, focusing on reliable and scalable control systems in a manufacturing environment while collaborating with various teams to ensure system safety and adaptability.
Clean EnergyEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Lead the design of complex automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics. Create and maintain electrical schematics, control enclosure layouts, and wiring diagrams using CAD software
Program and debug control systems using platforms mainly in Beckhoff products with some possible use of Rockwell, Siemens TIA Portal and Schneider Electric products. Develop and implement closed-loop control systems and novel data structures
Own specific engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Contributing to the successful completion of projects in a timely fashion
Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks. Conduct root cause analyses and troubleshooting to support process improvements
Design and deploy personnel safety interlock systems and ensure compliance with industry standards such as NFPA 79, SEMI, and UL508A
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, hardware, software) to ensure proper integration of automated systems. You may supervise the activities of a few others or mentor junior staff and technicians
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
Hands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Beckhoff TwinCAT (TwinCAT 3), Allen-Bradley
Strong proficiency in IEC 61131-3 with emphasis on Structured Text
Proven experience delivering industrial automation projects in manufacturing or production environments
Solid understanding of: Industrial sensors and actuators | Electrical control systems and panel design | Industrial networking and fieldbus protocol
Experience using Git or similar version control systems in a professional environment
Preferred
Experience with motion control, robotics, or high-performance automation systems
Familiarity with EtherCAT architecture and performance tuning
Experience with industrial networks (OT networks)
Experience working alongside MES, SCADA, or higher-level software systems
Prior experience acting as a technical lead on projects
Benefits
Pre-IPO stock options
Benefits
Company
Mainspring Energy
Mainspring Energy provides power generation technology using linear generators for clean energy.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$813MKey Investors
General CatalystUS Department of EnergyBloombergNEF
2025-04-14Series F· $258M
2024-10-22Grant· $87M
2023-04-17Grant
Leadership Team
Shannon Miller
CEO and Founder
Adam Simpson
CCO and Founder
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