Industrial Automation Engineer (m/w/d)

Job Description

You will design and implement on-site control programs for various gravity energy storage system project requirements involving PLCs, VFD motor drives, motion control, network communications, HMIs, data collection, metric generation, and evaluation. You will be a key contributor to revolutionizing energy generation and storage worldwide.

About the role

This role is onsite Snyder, Texas with potential to negotiate some hybrid remote work after a handful of months – we are open to candidates already living near Snyder (including Midland, Dallas, Abilene, Houston, etc.) as well as those willing to relocate near Snyder. Most work is M-F, with occasional weekend work required, usually with good notice.

We targeting a mid-level engineer (level 2 or 3) but for the right fit candidate with enough experience, we are open to a Senior title and level.

Your Mission

• Improve and innovate upon existing gravity energy storage systems design.
• Design, write, and commission automation code utilizing Beckhoff TWINCAT PLC Software that includes I/O, PLC, Motion, and Safety (Safety Certification will be required).
• Implement and troubleshoot your designs and code on site.
• Collaborate successfully with other engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural), construction professionals, and corporate teammates across Energy Vault.

Your Background

• 3+ years of engineering experience and a Masters or Doctoral degree; or, 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree; or, 7+ years of experience and an Associates degree; or high school diploma and 9+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience as a Beckhoff automation programmer.
• Ample field experience on industrial construction sites and/or in manufacturing facilities.
• Motion control experience, preferably including VFD Control of heavy loads.
• Coding experience using a Proportional, Integral and the Derivative (PID) Controller, preferably including use controlling high-speed and precise movement of heavy loads.
• Willingness to spend the majority of time based at our Snyder, Texas Innovation Center site. Opportunity to negotiate periods of hybrid-remote working subject to site activities and staffing.
• Experience in public companies is a plus.
• Comfort in fast-paced, rapid-growth environments.

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.