Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Lilac Solutions

Oakland, CA, United States
Hybrid
Process controls and automation
Programmable logic controllers (plc)
Scada and distributed control systems
Lilac Solutions is seeking a Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to enhance lithium production through advanced control systems and automation technologies. The role requires extensive experience in process control engineering and offers a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits

Job Summary

  • Lilac Solutions engineers scalable lithium extraction technology to help industries produce lithium faster, cheaper, and cleaner.
  • The role involves leading the design and development of a controls platform for a first-of-a-kind commercial facility and managing integration with multiple stakeholders.
  • Employees benefit from hybrid work opportunities, stock options, comprehensive insurance plans, paid parental leave, and other flexible benefits.

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Lilac Solutions is seeking a Senior Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to enhance lithium production through advanced control systems and automation technologies. The role requires extensive experience in process control engineering and offers a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Process controls and automation
  • Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
  • SCADA and distributed control systems
  • Control loop tuning and optimization
  • HMI development and configuration
  • Electrical engineering standards compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with R&D and operations teams
  • Travel to pilot sites for commissioning
  • Experience with Siemens and Ignition platforms
  • Drafting schematics using AutoCAD electrical
  • Designing OT network architectures
  • Operator training assistance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • Competence with process controls and PLC programming
  • Experience with commissioning and startup of large-scale systems
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering standards (NEC, NFPA, IEC)
  • Ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics

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