Staff Industrial Control Engineer

Job Description

Rondo Energy is on a mission to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years. We are deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.

We are seeking a Staff Industrial Control Engineer to join our team and repower industrial heat at scale. This role will be responsible for development of simulation models, control algorithms, HIL testing, and control system deployment for Rondo energy storage systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, implementing, testing, and deploying control systems for battery charging, discharging, and energy delivery systems
• Controlling Rondo Heat Battery systems and associated balance of plant, including electrical, hot air, water, and steam delivery systems
• Writing and reviewing specifications, control narratives, test cases and other design documentation
• Interfacing Rondo Heat Battery into customer's industrial operations adhering to industrial best practices and customer operations requirements
• Leading design of detailed system models in Matlab Simulink and developing corresponding control systems
• Porting models and control code into HIL testers and PLCs
• Testing for system stability, response, and overall behavior
• Being responsible for industrial process automation
• Participating in cross-functional teams to improve existing systems control
• Participating in system integration teams, troubleshooting and problem solving as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or systems engineering
• 10+ years of experience in system control for large-scale industrial applications
• Proven experience in state machine design, PID controller design, distributed control systems, industrial automation and control systems, control of large-scale industrial processes
• Proficiency in Matlab-Simulink (Simscape), C/C++, SQL
• Strong understanding of system stability & related mathematical concepts
• Proven experience with development processes from documentation to specifications and testing document
• PLC systems programming and operation experience

This role is remote in Kansas City, KS, and requires approximately 25% travel. Rondo Energy offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible time off, and equity compensation.

Join Rondo Energy and make a huge positive impact on the planet by helping to reduce world CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, test, and deploy control systems for battery charging, discharging, and energy delivery systems
• Control Rondo Heat Battery systems and associated balance of plant
• Write and review specifications, control narratives, test cases and other design documentation
• Interface Rondo Heat Battery into customer's industrial operations
• Lead design of detailed system models in Matlab Simulink and develop corresponding control systems
• Port models and control code into HIL testers and PLCs
• Test for system stability, response, and overall behavior
• Be responsible for industrial process automation
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve existing systems control
• Participate in system integration teams, troubleshooting and problem solving as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or systems engineering
• 10+ years of experience in system control for large-scale industrial applications
• Proven experience in state machine design, PID controller design, distributed control systems, industrial automation and control systems, control of large-scale industrial processes
• Proficiency in Matlab-Simulink (Simscape), C/C++, SQL
• Strong understanding of system stability & related mathematical concepts
• Proven experience with development processes from documentation to specifications and testing document
• PLC systems programming and operation experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Dental & Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance and ADD
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year
• Company week-long holiday in December
• Flexible time off policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Catered Lunches Monday-Thursday
• Equity compensation