Industrial Automation Engineer

Energy Vault

$84K — $154K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years engineering experience with a Master’s/Doctoral degree; or 5+ years with a Bachelor's degree; or 7+ years with an Associate degree; or 9+ years with a high school diploma.
  • Extensive experience as a Beckhoff automation programmer.
  • Field experience on industrial construction sites/manufacturing facilities.
  • Motion control experience, specifically with VFD Control of heavy loads.
  • Experience in using PID Controllers for high-speed motion of heavy loads.

Responsibilities

  • Improve and innovate existing gravity energy storage systems design.
  • Design, write, and commission automation code using Beckhoff TWINCAT PLC software.
  • Implement and troubleshoot designs and code on-site.
  • Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines and construction professionals.
  • Evaluate data collection and metric generation for system enhancements.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus plan.
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • 401K employer matching.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
  • 8-weeks of paternity leave.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Flexible time off and sick leave.
  • Reimbursement for home office expenses.
Full Job Description
Your Energetic Team:

The Engineering team at Energy Vault is dedicated to advancing the company's innovative energy storage solutions, playing a critical role in creating cutting-edge energy technologies, and transforming innovative concepts into operational energy storage systems. By integrating advanced R&D with robust practices, the Engineering team drives the development of sustainable energy storage solutions, supporting the global transition to renewable energy.

Your Impact as an Industrial Automation Engineer:

You will design and implement on-site control programs for various gravity energy storage system project requirements involving PLCs, VFD motor drives, motion control, network communications, HMIs, data collection, metric generation, and evaluation. You will be a key contributor to revolutionizing energy generation and storage worldwide.

About the role

This role is onsite Snyder, Texas with potential to negotiate some hybrid remote work after a handful of months - we are open to candidates already living near Snyder (including Midland, Dallas, Abilene, Houston, etc.) as well as those willing to relocate near Snyder. Most work is M-F, with occasional weekend work required, usually with good notice.

We targeting a mid-level engineer (level 2 or 3) but for the right fit candidate with enough experience, we are open to a Senior title and level.

Your Mission:

  • Improve and innovate upon existing gravity energy storage systems design.
  • Design,write, and commission automation code utilizing Beckhoff TWINCAT PLC Software that includes I/O, PLC, Motion, and Safety (Safety Certification will be required).
  • Implement and troubleshoot your designs and code on site.
  • Collaborate successfully with other engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural), construction professionals, and corporate teammates across Energy Vault.


Your Background:

  • 3+ years of engineering experience and a Masters' or Doctoral degree; or, 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree; or, 7+ years of experience and an Associates degree; or high school diploma and 9+ years of experience.
  • Extensive experience as a Beckhoff automation programmer.
  • Ample field experience on industrial construction sites and/or in manufacturing facilities.
  • Motion control experience, preferably including VFD Control of heavy loads.
  • Coding experience using a Proportional, Integral and the Derivative (PID) Controller, preferably including use controlling high-speed and precise movement of heavy loads.
  • Willingness to spend the majority of time based at our Snyder, Texas Innovation Center site. Opportunity to negotiate periods of hybrid-remote working subject to site activities and staffing.
  • Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
  • A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
  • Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.


Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:

  • Annual bonus plan.
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • 401K employer matching.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
  • 8-weeks for Paternity leave.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Flexible time off plus sick leave.
  • Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.


$84,000 - $154,000 a year

The range, $84,000 to $154,000 reflects a total compensation package for this position across all U.S. locations.

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