Hiring: Sr Staff Engineer, Automation Controls Company: Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. Location: Alameda, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:28:22 Target Skills & Keywords : PLC, Systems Design, Systems Integration About the job Experience: •10+ years of industry experience deploying mission-critical industrial automation systems and capital equipment. Required Skills: •Lead the strategy, software architecture, and electrical design for modular, deterministic, and scalable control systems. Define engineering standards and specifications for novel capital equipment. •Architect HMI software and write robust PLC code primarily in Structured Text •(IEC 61131-3). Implement industrial Fieldbus protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus) and batch/safety standards (ISA-88, IEC 61151, SIS). •Design electrical schematics, power distribution, control panels, and network architectures. Apply deep knowledge of AC/DC power, analog signals, control wiring, and functional safety systems. •Drive projects end-to-end through system integration, advanced troubleshooting, and formal validation (FAT/SAT). Generate comprehensive, high-quality technical documentation for both software and hardware. •Drive technical engagements with strategic vendors and collaborate with research scientists, engineers, and technicians. Mentor mid- and junior-level controls engineers to promote engineering rigor and best practices. Qualifications: •B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!