Senior MES Controls Engineer

Redwood Materials, founded in 2017, is dedicated to creating a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products. Their mission is to increase sustainability and reduce battery costs through innovative recycling and sustainable material technologies.

The Senior MES Controls Engineer will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) at Redwood Materials. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to support the company's manufacturing strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Designing and executing strategic projects aligned with Redwood's manufacturing goals
2. Providing subject matter expertise in hardware and software development, adhering to ISA112, ISA95, Industry 4.0, and IIoT standards
3. Managing the Level 2 and 3 layers of the automation pyramid
4. Collaborating with IT and Controls Engineers on network architecture
5. Partnering with cross-functional teams to drive MES project requirements
6. Creating and maintaining design documents, architecture diagrams, and SOPs
7. Integrating MES with ERP systems
8. Providing technical leadership and training to Controls Engineers
9. Administering databases and servers for Automation systems

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in automated manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with Inductive Automation's Ignition, Sepasoft MES Suite, SQL Databases, Linux and Windows Servers, OT Networks, and Industrial Switches
• Strong skills in Python and SQL
• Comprehensive understanding of Level 1 Automation equipment and industrial communication protocols
• Network troubleshooting capabilities
• A passion for sustainability and making a positive impact on the world

This full-time position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking sustainability efforts in the electric vehicle and clean energy sectors.