Join Dragonfly Energy Corp as a Controls Engineer in Reno, NV onsite. This full-time role offers a competitive annual salary of $80,000 and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, parenteral leave, and a referral program. The position focuses on applying engineering principles to troubleshoot and optimize complex automation systems, spanning machine design, PLC/HMI programming, testing, documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and electrical design.

Responsibilities

Machine design: perform basic sizing calculations and specify field equipment (motors, valves, cameras, lasers, etc.) based on quality and production metrics.
Automation and controls: program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other control devices; troubleshoot and adjust PLC and HMI programs; assist with hardware and process issues.
Testing: develop detailed test plans and conduct validation according to design specifications while maintaining safety standards.
Documentation: record each step of the design process following Dragonfly’s standard engineering workflow.
Collaboration: work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define system specifications; partner with engineering and manufacturing to integrate new control features and optimize performance.
Electrical design: update electrical drawings as needed for improvements to existing equipment or create schematics for prototyping new equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in automation engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related STEM field.
Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work clearly and effectively with team members.
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

Technologies

PLC programming, HMI, Python, SQL
Schneider Electric Machine Expert and related Schneider Electric automation tools
SCADA, Jira, Monday.com, Workday
Camera-based vision systems

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Vision insurance

Physical requirements and work environment

Requires respirator training and fitting to comply with safety standards; follow all safety protocols.
In-office work setting with the ability to work in a team environment.
May involve both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Ability to relocate

Relocation to Reno, NV 89521 is preferred prior to starting work.

Work location

Onsite, in person.

Job type

Full-time

Pay

From $80,000 per year

Controls Engineer

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