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 roleThis 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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