Automation Controls Engineer at Heron Power
Scotts Valley, California, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Nov, 25

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

16 Aug, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Plc Programming, Programming Languages, Process Equipment, Laser Welding, Allen Bradley, Mechatronics, Material Handling, Ladder Logic, Industrial Automation, Siemens Tia Portal, Interpersonal Skills, Structured Text

Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Description

WHAT TO EXPECT

Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything.
Our first goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade.
We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, with a focus on safety systems and controls engineering.
  • Expert-level proficiency in PLC programming across multiple platforms, specifically:
  • Beckhoff TwinCAT
  • Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley
  • Siemens TIA Portal
  • Strong command of programming languages:
  • Ladder Logic
  • Structured Text
  • Function Block Diagram
  • Extensive experience with 6-axis robots, gantry systems, and inspection methods
  • Subject matter expert in evolving safety standards and technologies
  • Deep experience with risk assessments and functional safety validation
  • Experience with high volume manufacturing process equipment such as fastening, dispensing, thermal processes, laser welding, material handling, and inspection systems
  • Willingness to work in a hands-on role
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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Responsibilities

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