About the role

  • Controls Engineer developing and commissioning control systems for the TTE project at a fusion energy startup. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and system integration for operational phases.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the control system architecture for the TTE platform.
  • Develop control interfaces for gas gun operations, diagnostics equipment, and facility safety systems.
  • Design and implement HMI tools for operational workflows and system monitoring.
  • Specify and integrate data acquisition systems with precise time synchronization.
  • Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and diagnostics engineering to ensure system alignment.
  • Produce documentation, configuration control, and interface definitions to FE standards.
  • Support onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
  • Adapt the control system as the project evolves through test and operational phases.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or scientific/industrial system integration.
  • Proven experience with PLC-based control systems (e.g., Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and industrial communication protocols.
  • Experience with safety-rated control functions and interlock systems.
  • Hands-on experience with HMI development, system configuration, and commissioning.
  • Competency in data acquisition systems, synchronisation methods, and signal interfacing.
  • Ability to read and develop control schematics, interface specifications, and system documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within multi-disciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, diagnostics).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with system-level debugging in live environments.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States (Austin, Texas).

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Controls Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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