Senior Process Controls Engineer

Sila Nanotechnologies Inc.

. Execute process controls and instrumentation designs for production-scale synthesis equipment .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $128,000 - $162,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in control system design principles, including PID control and advanced control techniques, while ensuring regulatory compliance with process controls standards. Proficient in creating and maintaining documentation such as P&IDs, Cause & Effect diagrams, and alarm lists.

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Control System Design PrinciplesInstrumentation Principles and DevicesPLC Programming and Structured TextIndustrial Communication ProtocolsRegulatory Compliance Standards

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Hard Skills

PID ControlCascade ControlFlow MetersLevel TransmittersTemperature SensorsCause & Effect DiagramsSafety Requirements SpecificationAlarm RationalizationHMI Design and ProgrammingIEC 61131-3 Languages

Tools & Technologies

Piping & Instrumentation DiagramsProfinetModbus

Industry Keywords

NFPAUL508AIEC 61151HAZOP ReviewsProcess Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute process controls and instrumentation designs for production-scale synthesis equipment
Collaborate with other teams to design robust, modular, and well-documented controls
Implement control system strategies and incorporate designs into Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Create and maintain instrument indexes, I/O lists, alarm lists, cause and effect matrices, and SIL/IPL verification forms
Participate in HAZOP reviews
Source and select instrumentation
Contribute to project templates
Engage with outside vendors for process controls designs and electrical/instrumentation subsystems
Participate in safety reviews and own closing controls recommendations
Assist in bringing hardware and code online
Gather end-user feedback and implement actionable modifications
Share best practices with the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in control system design principles, including PID control, cascade control, and advanced control techniques
Strong knowledge of instrumentation principles and devices, including flow meters, level transmitters, and temperature sensors
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Profinet and Modbus
Experience with the full design lifecycle of process control systems, including Cause & Effect diagrams, Safety Requirements Specification (SRS), and Alarm Rationalization
Hands-on experience with PLCs and writing Structured Text
Familiarity with other IEC 61131-3 languages
Experience designing and programming intuitive, user-friendly HMIs for real-time monitoring and control
Experience ensuring regulatory compliance related to process controls standards, such as NFPA, UL508A, and IEC 61151
5+ years of industry experience required
B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering preferred
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Ability to move items up to 50 lbs with lift equipment and carts
Ability to move long distances and remain stationary for extended periods
Ability to reach low shelves or items on the floor
Ability to climb stairs or over containment walls
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment in a fixed location
Ability to travel up to 20%

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