Lead Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Avnos integrates water technology for direct air capture of carbon dioxide, producing water while capturing CO2 to minimize energy consumption and enhance cost-effectiveness.
Bridgewater, NJ, USA
$150,000 - $170,000
Embedded
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
51 - 100 Employees
8+ years of experience
AI

Description For Lead Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Avnos is pioneering sustainable solutions in direct air capture of carbon dioxide through innovative water-integrated technology. As the Lead Controls and Instrumentation Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in the Technology and Projects organization, leading the development and implementation of HDAC technology from pilot to commercial scale. This position uniquely combines working with the Projects team on full-scale system design and deployment while managing R&D control systems to advance core technology.

The role demands expertise in EPC skill sets for designing, fabricating, and operating controls and electrical equipment. You'll be part of a diverse, inclusive team of scientists, engineers, and technical operators working collaboratively to address climate change through carbon dioxide removal. The position offers competitive compensation ($150,000-$170,000) plus comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage, equity, and unlimited PTO.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on climate technology while working with a company that values safety, ownership, teamwork, growth mindset, and achievement. The role requires being present at the Technology Development Center in Bridgewater, NJ, where you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes and system performance.

Ideal candidates will bring 8+ years of professional experience in controls and instrumentation engineering, strong technical expertise in electrical systems and PLCs, and a passion for innovative problem-solving. You'll be joining a company that believes in the power of diversity to drive innovation and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to contribute to their mission of cooling the planet through carbon dioxide removal technology.

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Responsibilities For Lead Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

  • Provide expert technical support for electrical and controls infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot PLCs and instrumentation in the field
  • Interpret and implement electrical schematics and control system designs
  • Drive continuous improvement through innovative problem-solving
  • Collaborate on automated data collection from process control

Requirements For Lead Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics or Controls Engineering
  • 8+ years of professional experience in controls and instrumentation engineering
  • Knowledge of electrical and controls design best practices, codes, and manufacturing safety standards
  • Proficiency at creating electrical schematics
  • Experience with EPC project deliverable life cycles
  • Hardware fabrication and assembly experience
  • Experience with controls architectures and PLC development environments
  • Experience with HAZOP analyses and developing EHS protocols
  • Working knowledge of bench-scale instrumentation and controls hardware

Benefits For Lead Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Medical, Dental and Vision – Company covers 100% of employee and 50% of dependents
  • HSA
  • 401K
  • Home office accommodations (subsidized internet & phone)
  • Parental leave

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