Senior Controls Engineer

About Us

Moxion is a vertically integrated manufacturer of all-electric mobile power and energy storage solutions. We have developed commercial-scale, powerful, silent, and emissions-free mobile battery stations that are designed to replace traditional diesel generators in most applications today. We’re pioneering mobile energy storage technology, leveraging vertical integration and a software-enabled service model to deliver last-mile electrification for our customers and communities. The Moxion team is a passionate group of humans who care about the environment and disrupting the diesel economy. Come build the first distributed utility with us, propelling the biggest energy transformation of our lifetime.

As Moxion’s Senior Controls Engineer, you will lead automation controls efforts for manufacturing equipment used by Moxion’s Battery Manufacturing lines. This highly collaborative position is a key part of the Battery Technology team, and you’ll work with other leaders, engineers, and technicians to establish Moxion as a world-class manufacturer of battery-based energy storage.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement manufacturing equipment and processes ranging from whole production lines to individual automation cells by working with both internal design resources and external automation vendors
• Guide application of Moxion’s standards by external automation vendors through specification, design review, and approval
• Execute and create controls related test plans for new automated process equipment for deployment into production
• Architect, write, and debug PLCs using Ladder and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
• Design equipment software interfaces that streamline data communication between manufacturing equipment and supervisory level systems such as the factory Manufacturing Execution system MES
• Develop HMI and SCADA screens for manufacturing production lines and automation work cells
• Assist with controls standards and specification by identifying gaps and lessons learned through internal equipment development projects and working with external partners. Apply these lessons learned to make future projects run more efficiently
• Assist with creating a standard for robotics integration, coding and  equipment
• Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment
• Debug and optimize automated processes to reduce cycle time, maximize availability and improve yield
• Assist with training plans and troubleshooting documentation for maintenance and production teams who will be the end user and supporter of the equipment after launch
• Develop a support plan for 24 hour coverage

About You:

• Positive attitude and someone that works well with people of all backgrounds
• Excellent English communication skills
• Hard worker – willing to put in the hours to ensure Moxion’s success
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism
• Detail-oriented, process focused 
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Sound problem-solving skills

Skills to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field– example Majors include: Electrical Engineering, Computer and Control Systems, Mechatronic Engineering, etc.
• Experience managing projects of controls standards creation, development and/or design
• Experience programming Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens and/or Beckhoff PLCs
• Experience designing and troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profibus
• Experience developing HMIs and SCADA systems using any one of these platforms: FactoryTalk, Ignition, WinCC, Wonderware, TwinCAT HMI, or Similar
• Experience with communication between PLCs and Database
• Experience designing and deploying automation equipment and industrial machinery
• Experience developing and programming 6 axis robotic work cells using Fanuc, ABB, etc

Pay Equity

Moxion is committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. Compensation displayed is a range. Maximum amounts are reserved for those candidates that exceed all experience and background requirements.  We reserve the right to offer compensation based on level of experience.  Moxion has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay within the San Francisco Bay area. If you live outside that region, the range is subject to change. 

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within the range provided above. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. 

At Moxion you get

Health, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, competitive equity & compensation packages, free lunch, coffee, and snacks onsite, flexible work from home (for some roles), free tax advisory services, access to Mountain Hardware, Columbia, Sorel, & Prana employee stores and discounts, company swag, and parental leave program.

We Value

People are at the core of Moxion’s values. We care about growth for our people and team, and this translates to an open and transparent culture. Moxion believes that diversity is as core to our business as the underlying products and technology we’re developing. Diversity in people leads to diversity of thought and different perspectives to draw from, often resulting in a new or unique way of approaching or solving a problem. Diversity drives innovation. 

Moxion is looking for candidates who identify with different races, religions, national origins, age groups, genders, or gender identities, and we don’t discriminate against marital status, physical or mental disability, health or medical conditions, military and veteran status, genetic information, and other classifications that may or may not be protected by law. If you can bring a unique perspective or experience to our company, please apply.

Moxion is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please let our recruiting team know.