Aircapture
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Staff Automation Controls Engineer
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Aircapture .
Be among the first 25 applicants.
This role is onsite at our development and production facility in Berkeley, California, and includes approximately 10% travel per year.
This range is provided by Aircapture. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Stock options
Job Overview At Aircapture we’re creating and scaling a circular carbon economy to solve what we believe to be our lifetime's most pressing challenge: the climate crisis. We supply commercial and industrial customers with clean CO2 captured from our atmosphere to radically improve the environment, our economy, and our lives. We value building a diverse team and appreciate multiple backgrounds. Thank you for considering us.
We are looking for a hands‑on and detail‑oriented Staff Automation Controls Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of control systems used in our novel Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems. You will work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our automated systems.
What You’ll Do Here
Architect scalable and modular PLC/HMI systems across multiple product platforms
Develop and troubleshoot ladder logic programs for PLCs using the Allen‑Bradley platform
Design and configure HMI screens for operational control and process visibility
Create, review, and implement electrical control schematics using CAD tools
Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and field devices using industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus)
Support data logging and visualization tools to improve operational insight and system diagnostics
Lead FAT/SAT and onsite commissioning efforts for automation systems
Support system troubleshooting and perform preventive and corrective maintenance
Document electrical designs, programming logic, and system integration details
Your Skills and Abilities Include
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years experience with PLC programming, industrial controls, and HMI development
Proven track record taking a conceptual controls package and designing, implementing, and testing a full control system on industrial equipment or at the plant scale
Skilled in controls circuit design and understanding of industrial safety systems
Experienced in developing HMI interfaces with Visual Basic and Rockwell FactoryTalk
Proficiency in CAD tools and ladder logic programming
Experience in designing and maintaining control networks, VPN, remote access, basic network security
Strong collaboration skills and experience supporting multiple projects across engineering disciplines
Familiarity with RSLogix, FactoryTalk, Visual Studio, SQL, EthernetIP, IOLink, Autocad - preferred
Ability to perform physical tasks related to equipment installation and testing (e.g., lifting 50 lbs, climbing ladders)
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Climate Technology Product Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Aircapture strives to create a safe, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. Every teammate adds to who we are, diversifying our ideas, experiences and viewpoints and makes us stronger. We hope you feel welcome here.
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Staff Automation Controls Engineer
role at
Aircapture .
Be among the first 25 applicants.
This role is onsite at our development and production facility in Berkeley, California, and includes approximately 10% travel per year.
This range is provided by Aircapture. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Stock options
Job Overview At Aircapture we’re creating and scaling a circular carbon economy to solve what we believe to be our lifetime's most pressing challenge: the climate crisis. We supply commercial and industrial customers with clean CO2 captured from our atmosphere to radically improve the environment, our economy, and our lives. We value building a diverse team and appreciate multiple backgrounds. Thank you for considering us.
We are looking for a hands‑on and detail‑oriented Staff Automation Controls Engineer to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of control systems used in our novel Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems. You will work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our automated systems.
What You’ll Do Here
Architect scalable and modular PLC/HMI systems across multiple product platforms
Develop and troubleshoot ladder logic programs for PLCs using the Allen‑Bradley platform
Design and configure HMI screens for operational control and process visibility
Create, review, and implement electrical control schematics using CAD tools
Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and field devices using industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus)
Support data logging and visualization tools to improve operational insight and system diagnostics
Lead FAT/SAT and onsite commissioning efforts for automation systems
Support system troubleshooting and perform preventive and corrective maintenance
Document electrical designs, programming logic, and system integration details
Your Skills and Abilities Include
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years experience with PLC programming, industrial controls, and HMI development
Proven track record taking a conceptual controls package and designing, implementing, and testing a full control system on industrial equipment or at the plant scale
Skilled in controls circuit design and understanding of industrial safety systems
Experienced in developing HMI interfaces with Visual Basic and Rockwell FactoryTalk
Proficiency in CAD tools and ladder logic programming
Experience in designing and maintaining control networks, VPN, remote access, basic network security
Strong collaboration skills and experience supporting multiple projects across engineering disciplines
Familiarity with RSLogix, FactoryTalk, Visual Studio, SQL, EthernetIP, IOLink, Autocad - preferred
Ability to perform physical tasks related to equipment installation and testing (e.g., lifting 50 lbs, climbing ladders)
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Climate Technology Product Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Aircapture strives to create a safe, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. Every teammate adds to who we are, diversifying our ideas, experiences and viewpoints and makes us stronger. We hope you feel welcome here.
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