Mighty Buildings is a construction technology company with offices in Oakland, and Monterrey.
We are disrupting the construction industry by creating beautiful, sustainable, and high-quality homes using 3D printing, advanced materials, and robotics automation.
We've raised Series B funding and are backed by top investors like Khosla Ventures, Zeno Ventures, and Y-Combinator.
**What We're Looking For**:
We are looking for a Controls Engineer. As a control engineer you will perform a vital role in designing and developing systems for manufacturing operations. You will design automated manufacturing cell layouts, materials and information flow, equipment placement, and more.
**What You'll Be Doing**:
- Design and build control systems for the newly developed automated work cells required to build new company products
- Experienced in hardware selection such as PLC, HMI, Sensors, Actuator, Servomotors, etc., for building novel automated systems for new manufacturing technologies and products
- Must have a solid fundamental knowledge of different PLC and automation protocols, brands, logic styles and integration with other systems and networks
- Develop PLC, PLC to Robot and HMI programs for automated manufacturing processes
- Using offline programming and simulation tools to test newly developed programs for automated work cell performance
- Operating newly developed work cells to test and perform new programs
- Troubleshoot and root cause issues with automated work cells, systems, and industrial equipment
- Develop block diagrams and schematic designs for automated work cells to include P & ID support
- Perform cabling, wiring and other electrical work for machines and equipment that are included in the work cells
- Propose and formulate controls and sensor requirements for mechanical systems for newly developed cell layouts
- Develop RFI's and RFQs and work with contractors and integrators to complete a project scope
- Develop equipment specifications and requirements based on new product and manufacturing technologies
- Conduct equipment design reviews and provide design guidance to vendors
**What's Required**:
- 5+ years of work experience in a related field
- PLC/HMI offline programming, Virtual Commissioning, and simulation software tools. Mitsubishi and Siemens, preferably
- Hands-on experience commissioning and programming PLCs and HMIs
- Control cabinets electrical troubleshooting and some maintenance skills
- Able to solve complex problems by utilizing internal and external resource pools
- Python programming experience of 3+ years. Experienced in SQLAlchemy, Amazon Web Services, SciPy and Pandas.
- Well organized, pay attention to details, and methodical in your approach to design and engineering.
- Being a collaborative team player comes naturally to you
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledgeable in designing and specifying safety control requirements
- Ability to design electrical schematics and review schematic designs from vendors
- Being a collaborative team player comes naturally to you
- Fluent in English
**What's Nice-to-Have**:
- Knowledgeable in pertinent electrical codes and regulations
- Experience designing P & ID drawings or reviewing vendor-provided designs
- Desire the ability to handle physically demanding tasks
- Be familiar with or previously used Extreme Manufacturing, Contract-First Development, or other agile hardware development frameworks
- Be familiar with the Industry 4.0 concept
- OSHA 10-30 training is beneficial
- Associate's degree in a related field is required for some positions
- Able to understand schematics and other technical documents
- Must be able to handle physically demanding tasks