About us

Orbital Materials develops advanced materials and chemical processes by bridging the worlds of AI, synthetic chemistry, and chemical engineering. We are hiring a full-time researcher to work onsite near Emeryville, CA, developing the electrical and control systems behind our groundbreaking cooling technology for data centers.


About the Role

Your duties will include:

• Design and Architect: Design power distribution, instrumentation, and control architecture for prototype and commercial-scale systems.

• Innovate and Implement: Develop control strategies using PLCs, DCS, and other platforms. You will write the logic running our process.

• Select and Integrate: Source advanced instrumentation and control components to precisely monitor and automate our systems.

• Build and Test: Lead assembly, wiring, and commissioning of control panels and electrical systems for prototypes.

• Collaborate and Create: Integrate your work with chemical, mechanical, and process engineers to optimize system performance.

• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Design systems compliant with electrical codes. Participate in HAZOP and other safety reviews.

• Analyze and Optimize: Validate system performance with test plans and optimize based on results.
  
  
  Qualities that we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering

• PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff)

• HMI/SCADA development experience (Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View)

• CAD proficiency for schematics/control panel design (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)

• Hands-on experience with control system assembly and commissioning

• Strong understanding of communication protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP)

• Adaptability to fast-paced R&D environments

• Experience with carbon capture technologies is a plus
  
  
  What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible and generous paid time off

• 401(k) Plan with a company match

• Stock options

• Regular company offsites

• The experience of working in a cutting-edge organization dedicated to a better future
  
  

To learn more, contact us at: info@orbitalmaterials.com

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status, or any other protected trait.