Automation & Controls Engineer

Overview

Interested in working with a groundbreaking company that's focused on decarbonizing the atmosphere? CarbonCapture Inc. develops and deploys direct air capture (DAC) machines that can be connected in large arrays to remove massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. With a patented modular open systems architecture, our DAC platform allows for plug-and-play upgrades, mass production, unlimited scalability, and rapid technology iterations.

We're looking for a hands-on Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Electrical & Controls Team. In this role, you'll develop and deploy the control systems that power CCI's technologies, from early prototypes through to fielded products. You'll design and implement robust control strategies, build SCADA / HMI interfaces, and integrate industrial networking and communication protocols to ensure reliable system operation.

Working closely with our electrical, mechanical, and process engineers, you'll take concepts from whiteboard to commissioning, including programming PLCsystems (with a focus on Beckhoff TwinCAT and IEC 61131-3 standards), troubleshooting hardware / software integration, and supporting system validation. Along the way, you'll apply modern DevOps practices, contribute to scalable control architectures, and help deliver the automation backbone that enables CCI's systems to operate safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy industrial software solutions for SCADA, MES, real-time monitoring, and multi-server / multi-client systems, with a focus on Inductive Automation platforms (Ignition preferred). This includes HMI development.
• Implement and maintain modular control system architectures, including integration with industrial automation equipment and cloud-based platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support R&D, product development, and commissioning of new automation systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot IT / OT networking environments, including VLANs, managed switches, virtual machines, and remote access solutions.
• Develop software following DevOps best practices, leveraging version control (GitHub / GitLab) and CI / CD pipelines where applicable.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle : requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
• Program and debug control applications using IEC 61131-3 standards (Structured Text, and more specifically Beckhoff Twincat preferred), applying object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
• Support commissioning, testing, and deployment of automated equipment and industrial processes, ensuring reliable operation of control loops and communication protocols.
• Contribute to system documentation, including design specifications, network diagrams, and process control narratives.

Requirements

Desired Background

$125,000 - $150,000 a year

The hiring range displayed above is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, CarbonCapture Inc. considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's job-related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education / training.

CarbonCapture Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.

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