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Salary: USD 90,000 - 110,000 / annual
Nusano is seeking a Controls Engineer to independently own controls workstreams end-to-end for linear accelerator and industrial control systems. This role designs, validates, and delivers PLC, HMI/SCADA, instrumentation, and controls hardware solutions that meet performance, safety, reliability, and integration requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, specification, schematic capture, programming, installation, qualification, and commissioning of controls workstreams for linear accelerator and supporting industrial systems
- Design and support electrical control cabinets, instrumentation, power supplies, network devices, and related controls hardware
- Lead troubleshooting of PLCs, network devices, instrumentation, and hardware/software interfaces during build, test, integration, and operations
- Analyze electrical, data communication, and dynamic systems; conduct trade studies and recommend solutions based on performance, safety, reliability, schedule, and cost
- Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions for new controls hardware or system requirements
- Participate in hazard analyses and design reviews; apply controls safety best practices
- Develop test plans, commissioning procedures, operating procedures, system architecture documentation, and engineering records
- Coordinate with mechanical engineering, physics, operations, safety, software, and vendors to deliver integrated controls solutions
- Mentor Associate engineers on tools, standards, and design practices
The role is full-time and onsite at Nusano's Valencia, CA facility. Work will be conducted in office, laboratory, engineering, R&D, and production environments. You must be comfortable working within radiation environments and may be exposed to hazardous materials and conditions including high voltage, strong magnetic fields, chemicals, cryogenic substances, and radiological sources. Approximately 10% travel required for commissioning, vendor visits, and training.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field
- Practical, hands-on experience building, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning industrial control systems
- Experience with HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networks, instrumentation, and control panels
- Experience reading and developing electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs using tools such as SOLIDWORKS Electrical or AutoCAD Electrical
- Knowledge of industrial controls and electrical safety standards (UL 508A, NFPA 79, ISA, IEC standards)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred experience:
- EPICS, Beckhoff controls, or other distributed control systems
- High-speed electronics, high-vacuum systems, accelerator operations, or high-voltage equipment
- R&D, commissioning, or safety-controlled environment experience
- Component selection, qualification, and vendor management
