Controls Engineer III
Electra
| Company | Electra |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Boulder |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
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