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Controls Engineer III

Electra
CompanyElectra
CategoryEngineering
LocationBoulder
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted12 Jun 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
Who we are:    Electra is  reinventing ironmaking from the ground up   with  a breakthrough  electrochemical technology that produces  high purity  clean iron and critical co - minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulder  and  a new demonstration facility  underway  in Jefferson County,  we’re  on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side .    Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders,  we’re  building a company shaping the future of industry.  If  y ou’re   looking to make an impact and join a team  t hat’s   driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you. What you will do:   As a Controls Engineer III, you will focus on designing and building data acquisition and process control systems for chemical processing. These systems will integrate instrumentation, controls, plumbing, fluid power, and solids handling to enable novel electromechanical and metallurgical processes for clean iron production .         Responsibilities include: Design, develop, and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control (EIC) systems for iron-production processes from concept through detailed design, fabrication, commissioning, and handover   Owns programming and troubleshooting Siemens S7 PLCs (TIA Portal), Ignition HMI & SCADA, and associated communication networks     Work on the full lifecycle of control system design, including P&IDs, I/O lists, control narratives, instrumentation specifications, electrical schematics, panel layouts, and network architectures    Ensure all control systems are efficient, reliable, safe, compliant with applicable codes/standards (e.g., NEC / NFPA, ISA, IEC), and aligned with site EHS requirements   Collaborate cross-functionally with process engineering, mechanical systems, operations, and R&D teams to define system requirements and control strategies     Work on integration efforts for new and existing equipment, including PLC/HMI/SCADA system architecture and control strategies     Lead and execute the installation, configuration, commissioning, and site acceptance testing (SAT) of control systems Conduct system testing, tuning, loop checks, and validation to ensure optimal and stable process performance   Develop, maintain, and review electrical design packages in SolidWorks Electrical, including control panel designs, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials     Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures    Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor in a rapidly evolving startup environment    What we need you to bring to the team:    Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, automation engineering, or related    5+ years of industry experience working on controls and data acquisition (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)   Exhibits high-level programming proficiency in one or more languages (C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, or equivalent), developing, modifying, and troubleshooting software solutions to address complex control, analytics, or automation challenges     Demonstrates advanced, hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation, including voltage, amperage, temperature, pressure, l
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Controls Engineer III — Electra · Job Opportunities API