Controls Engineer

Atoco, Inc. is a startup company founded by the distinguished scientist Prof. Omar Yaghi, the inventor of MOF and COF chemistry, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2025. Atoco is currently working on technologies in the fields of atmospheric water harvesting and CO2 capture.This position will focus on the designing and configuring the controls systems for AWH and CO2 capture systems.  Roles and Responsibilities Design, program, and configure PLC systems to meet optimal operational needs Debug, test, and validate control logic to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reliability Create and modify PLC programs using platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or others. Design, develop, and implement the controls systems for our atmospheric water harvesting and CO2 capture systems Support the installation, wiring, and setup of PLC hardware and associated control devices. Perform system commissioning, including testing and validation of control logic and safety interlocks. Troubleshoot and resolve issues during startup and integration phases, disclosures, and report findings in technical meetings. Work with and report to the head of Product Engineering to achieve the department goals of scaling up commercial-grade atmospheric water and CO2 capture technology. Maintain an electronic notebook detailing all observations and measurements. Contribute to the intellectual property of the company by writing and participating in invention disclosures Perform periodic reporting to management and participate in technical meetings.    Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar field Electrical and software engineer experience At least 3 years of industry experience as a Controls Engineer / PLC programmer. Experience with PLCs, automation systems, or industrial control panels Must have hands-on experience building/integrating system from the ground up. Worked with various electrical components such as motors, heaters, sensors, etc. Knowledgeable in PLC automation software Must have hands-on experience building systems. Proficiency in CAD software like Solidworks Familiar with health and safety procedures in production. Thrive in a culture that values diversity, collaboration, precision, and learning. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. A track record of successful scale-up prototypes or experimentation. Find out more about the role and Atoco here: https://atoco.com/jd-1010-controls-engineer/