Automation and Controls Engineer - Early Career

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Automation and Controls Engineer who will be responsible for designing, installing, programming, testing and troubleshooting automation and controls systems for R&D testing equipment in Alameda, CA. In this role, the candidate will contribute to the development programs for the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR). The ideal candidate has deep hands-on expertise with design, assembly, and testing of electromechanical control systems in an R&D test laboratory.  In addition, the candidate should have experience with CAD and with the use of tools in a machine-shop environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform design, installation and test of instrumentation and control systems (PLC and DCS based control systems and associated components: heater controllers, valve control panels, instrument/sensor acquisition, etc.) for test equipment in our Alameda, CA facility
• Specify sensors, wiring, signal conditioning, and data acquisition and controls for system equipment
• Design interconnect wiring systems to one-line drawing
• Perform and supervise installation and test of instrumentation and controls on test systems
• Advise and train technicians to wire and build control panels and troubleshoot equipment
• Create equipment electrical schematics

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with industry experience
• Experience in designing, fabricating and assembling custom heater controllers preferred
• Experience creating electrical schematics (Solidworks or AutoCAD preferred) preferred
• Experience with data acquisition and control system software preferred
• Experience with LabView preferred
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Programming preferred
• Proactive self-starter with ability to work in a dynamic workplace with minimal oversight
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multi-discipline project team environment to accomplish tasks

Physical Conditions

• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions

• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE 

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel 

• Some travel may be required (up to 10%)