Heron Power
power electronics
Senior/StaffAutomationControlsEngineer
“Senior / Staff Automation Controls Engineer at Heron Power. Skills: automation controls, PLC programming, robotics, safety systems, risk assessment. Define controls architecture for Heron Power’s factories, including platforms, devices, safety systems, and communication protocols. Lead virtual commissioning efforts to simulate, test, and validate controls logic prior to deployment”
What You'll Achieve.
debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption; accelerating the electrification of everything; enable high-volume, capital-efficient manufacturing of advanced energy systems; ensure our systems deliver precision, reliability, and throughput at scale; building control systems that are robust, maintainable, and built to last
Industry & Context.
solving difficult problems; problem-solving skills
hands-on role
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related field., 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, with a focus on safety systems and controls engineering., Expert-level proficiency in PLC programming across multiple platforms, specifically: Beckhoff TwinCAT, Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley, Siemens TIA Portal, command of programming languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Extensive experience with 6-axis robots, gantry systems, and inspection methods, Subject matter expert in evolving safety standards and technologies, Deep experience with risk assessments and functional safety validation, Experience with high volume manufacturing process equipment such as fastening, dispensing, thermal processes, laser welding, material handling, and inspection systems, Willingness to work in a hands-on role, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Nice to Have
Functional safety certification, Deep expertise in visual inspection systems, Established strategic relationships with equipment suppliers across power electronics, battery pack, drive unit, general assembly, and other high-volume, high-tech manufacturing domains
What You'll Do.
Define controls architecture for Heron Power’s factories
and communication protocols
Lead virtual commissioning efforts to simulate
and validate controls logic prior to deployment
and commission in-house control systems for custom manufacturing equipment
and maintainable control code for long-term flexibility and reuse
Set up industrial robots
including programming
and cycle optimization
Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and develop mitigation strategies for new and existing automation cells
Troubleshoot controls-related issues and drive resolution on the production floor
Manage supplier controls performance
ensuring alignment with system requirements
and safety expectations
Identify and mitigate risks
including compliance gaps
integration challenges
and long-term maintainability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
learn a lot together and from each other; collaborative, enriching environment; work in a dynamic and collaborative environment; as part of a team
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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