Controls Engineer MycoWorks We're on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials.

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MycoWorks offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees. We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values : Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we're committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a creative electrical engineer to fill the role of Controls Engineer within the MycoWorks Engineering Team. This role will report to the Engineering Manager and will be based in Union, South Carolina, the site of our newest state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This is a key technical position within the factory and will work collaboratively with both Process Development and Production Operations to develop and scale equipment automation solutions, data collection systems, machine learning technology, and electrical systems infrastructure to increase manufacturing capacity and meet market demand. Expertise in machine design, manufacturing automation, and process control as well as a passion for sustainability are critical for this role.

Responsibilities :

• Support the overall electrical design for a new manufacturing process and a new production plant.
• Execute the design, installation, and startup of manufacturing electrical systems, including equipment power distribution, equipment process control, and data information systems.
• Specify / design electrical subsystems for new equipment supporting high-volume production based on product transformational requirements and process operational criteria.
• Research new technologies, design control systems, and implement automation solutions to improve manufacturing reliability and production throughput.
• Provide technical direction to engineering firms, equipment vendors, and construction resources throughout all project phases (design through construction and startup).
• Execute vendor acceptance testing and startup validation activities for new manufacturing equipment.
• Lead strategic controls-related improvement projects across all areas of the factory.

Support the plant operations team in troubleshooting difficult equipment breakdowns and chronic electrical failures to minimize production downtime.

Qualifications :

Electrical Troubleshooting Skills (Hardware + Software – Including Reading Wiring Diagrams, Understanding Ladder Logic, Diagnosing Controls Issues, & Programming PLC's / HMI's)

MycoWorks offers world class benefits and compensation programs to support the health, well-being and financial empowerment of our employees. Our benefits include :

MycoWorks may contact you via text message regarding your application for this or similar opportunities. You can always text STOP to opt out.

This employment is contingent upon receiving applicable background check results, including drug screening, that meet standards based upon the job duties and business necessity, as well as passing a degree or license verification required for the position.

In our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, we recognize the importance of accommodating individual needs. If you require any specific accommodations during the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know. We are dedicated to facilitating a comfortable and accessible experience for all candidates, and will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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