Controls & Automation Engineer
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Salary$95k – $120k
LocationHeadquarters
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3–5 yrs
DepartmentEngineering
EquityIncluded
Company size4+ people
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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3–5 years of experience in electrical controls, automation, industrial maintenance, or related hands-on engineering work
Working knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, SCADA/HMI systems, electrical panels, field wiring, instrumentation, and troubleshooting
Ability to read and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, device documentation, and P&IDs
Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills and willingness to work in the field on wiring, installation, checkout, and commissioning tasks
Experience with Ignition or similar SCADA platform
Experience with Codesys or similar PLC platform
Experience with industrial fieldbuses including IO Link/Ethernet/IP/Modbus
Experience supporting pilot plants, R&D equipment, or industrial process equipment
Experience with lasers, vacuum pumps, chillers, high-temperature equipment, heaters, gas systems, or metallurgical equipment
Experience updating control panels, terminating field wiring, configuring sensors, replacing devices, and validating control system changes
Mechatronics engineering experience
Skills
SCADA
PLC
HMI
Ignition
Codesys
IO Link
Ethernet/IP
Modbus
VFDs
Benefits
Stock options
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Catered lunches
Role Summary
As an Automation & Controls Engineer at Limelight Steel, you will support the commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of the electrical and controls systems for our demo-scale laser furnace and related process equipment.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Support day-to-day troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of existing SCADA, and PLC systems.
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Assist with field wiring, panel changes, device configuration, checkout, and commissioning of furnace subsystems.
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Make and test HMI/SCADA updates in Ignition, including screen changes, tag updates, alarm updates, trends, and operator interface improvements.
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Support Codesys PLC troubleshooting, logic changes, I/O mapping, function block testing, and controls verification.
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Create and maintain controls-related engineering documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, loop drawings, panel schematics, and device settings.
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Integrate and troubleshoot equipment such as lasers, vacuum pumps, chillers, sensors, valves, VFDs, heaters, and other industrial devices.
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Support safe operation of furnace subsystems, including laser systems, high-temperature equipment, vacuum equipment, cooling systems, and power distribution.
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Provide hands-on support during equipment startup, testing, maintenance, and operational troubleshooting.
Qualifications
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3–5 years of experience in electrical controls, automation, industrial maintenance, or related hands-on engineering work.
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Working knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, SCADA/HMI systems, electrical panels, field wiring, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.
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Ability to read and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, device documentation, and P&IDs.
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Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills and willingness to work in the field on wiring, installation, checkout, and commissioning tasks.
Nice to Have
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Experience with Ignition or similar SCADA platform
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Experience with Codesys or similar PLC platform
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Experience with industrial fieldbuses including IO Link/Ethernet/IP/Modbus
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Experience supporting pilot plants, R&D equipment, or industrial process equipment.
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Experience with lasers, vacuum pumps, chillers, high-temperature equipment, heaters, gas systems, or metallurgical equipment.
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Experience updating control panels, terminating field wiring, configuring sensors, replacing devices, and validating control system changes.
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Mechatronics engineering experience.
Benefits
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Competitive stock option package
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Comprehensive health benefits that include:
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Full premium coverage for PPO Gold for employees with 80% coverage for dependents
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Full premium coverage for Vision and Dental for employees
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Generous time-off schedule
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20 days paid time off (accrued according to number of hours worked)
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10 holidays (personalized to the holidays you observe)
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401(k) with a 4% safe harbor company match
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2x weekly catered team lunches
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A team of curious, passionate, kind, and courageous people committed to eliminating industrial emissions that contribute to climate change
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Unparalleled opportunities for growth, leadership, and project ownership in a dynamic and rapidly-growing startup company
Compensation
Annual salary range for this role is $95,000-$120,000 USD plus meaningful equity, depending on experience and level.
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