What You'll Do

• Design, create, and update control and automation programs for VEIR’s cryogenic infrastructure and cables systems.
• Build and integrate sensors and instrumentation to monitor and control cryogenic process experiments.
• Design and build control panels and electrical circuits for cryogenic delivery systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
• Model and simulate cryogenic processes and develop corresponding process control algorithms.
• Create network and electrical diagrams, control specifications, and algorithms for both subsystems and the overall system.
• Manage third-party software and electrical contractors to implement control system designs and ensure seamless integration.
• Specify, install, and manage piping, valving, and fittings for cryogenic experiments, as well as operate and direct testbeds for process validation. 

Skills You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Controls and Industrial Engineering.
• Skilled in using LabVIEW for standalone and real-time systems for control and data acquisition.
• You have experience with testing and validation against specification.
• Proficient in PLC structured text and ladder logic programming, with experience in developing control panels and understanding electrical circuit drawings.
• Experience in piping sizing, fabrication, and installation for cryogenic systems.
• Basic electrical wiring and circuit troubleshooting skills, ensuring operational safety.
• Capable of creating electrical circuit drawings, pinouts, and system diagrams, along with troubleshooting industrial communication protocols (Serial, OPC3, Profinet, EtherCAT).
• Experience with cryogenic systems and process dynamics
• Knowledge of programming languages for DAQ systems and experience in remote monitoring technologies.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and real-time error-tolerant communication systems for monitoring and controlling cryogenic systems. 

Who You Are

• You have 12+ years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and supporting instrumentation and control systems for advanced hardware or industrial processes.
• You possess strong technical skills and an eye for detail, allowing you to troubleshoot, design, and optimize control systems for complex cryogenic processes.
• You are skilled in integrating sensors and developing control programs to monitor and optimize experimental setups.
• You are passionate about solving complex challenges related to cryogenic systems and optimizing system performance.  
• You are an outstanding communicator (written and verbal) across all levels of the organization and can work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• You are a highly motivated, self-starter with a positive approach to problem solving
• You are driven by results - you gauge your success in measurable positive impact (not in how much you check off the to do list) and know how to ruthlessly prioritize 
• You thrive on effectively managing multiple projects with competing priorities that require making decisions under pressure and working under tight deadlines    
• You are highly curious and solutions-oriented, and excel at deconstructing complex problems into manageable components to develop effective solutions    
• You are committed to buying into VEIR’s mission and goals, and adopting our core values 

VEIR is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $170,000 - $195,000 per year + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.