Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Are you passionate about maintaining and improving advanced automation systems that support sustainability? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where reliability and continuous improvement are key? Join Redwood Materials as a Sustaining Controls Engineer and play a critical role in supporting and optimizing our existing battery recycling and materials manufacturing operations. Help ensure our systems run efficiently, troubleshoot complex controls issues, and drive enhancements that make a real impact on sustainability and innovation. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintain and improve existing automation systems by troubleshooting controls issues, updating documentation, refining panel designs, and implementing software and hardware upgrades to support reliable, efficient operations
• Drive uptime and efficiency by delivering expert maintenance and support for automation and electrical systems—advancing sustainable manufacturing through smart, reliable solutions
• Maintain and support plant control systems—including Siemens PLCs, Ignition HMIs, SCADA, vision systems, and OT networking—to ensure reliable and sustainable automation
• Partner with process engineering, facilities, EHS, maintenance, and operations to design and implement large capital projects that drive innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence
• Support risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards to uphold a safe, sustainable, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in an automated manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of process control design and feedback control strategies 
• Ability to read, interpret, and edit P&ID and Electrical Schematics
• Exceptional electrical troubleshooting skills and the ability to terminate control wiring effectively
• Basic understanding of networking and fieldbus systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with advanced control strategies, such as model predictive control (MPC) and advanced process control (APC)
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices, such as ISA, IEC, and NFPA
• Experience with Siemens PLCs and Ignition SCADA system
• A genuine passion for sustainability and a commitment to making the world a better place

Physical Requirements:

• Wear proper PPE when necessary
• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production plant environments
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Must be able to communicate clearly

Working Conditions:

• Office setting, manufacturing floor, outdoor job site, or remote work
• Exposure to loud noise, extreme heat or cold, dust, fumes, or hazardous chemicals
• Participate in on-call rotation to support automation and controls systems
• Infrequent travel required; less than 10%