Xcimer Energy Corporation
Control Systems Engineer – Manufacturing & Automation
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Design, develop, and commission PLC-based control systems and industrial automation for manufacturing lines. Integrate robotics, EtherCAT networks, safety systems, HMIs, and higher-level systems (SCADA/MES). Support greenfield/brownfield deployments, debug equipment, produce documentation and training, and collaborate with engineering and vendors through handoff to operations.
Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!
This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO.
As a Control Systems Engineer – Manufacturing & Automation, you will apply your expertise in industrial automation and PLC-based control systems to design, stand up, and support advanced manufacturing and assembly lines. You will work hands-on with PLCs, robotics, safety systems, fieldbus networks, and industrial IO to enable reliable, scalable, and repeatable production systems. We are looking for engineers who enjoy building systems from concept through commissioning and thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and commission PLC‑based control systems across process, manufacturing cells, motion control, and building automation, owning the work from initial concept through production deployment and operational handoff.
- Support the stand-up of new manufacturing lines, including greenfield and brownfield deployments, equipment integration, and factory acceptance testing
- Program and debug PLC software using IEC 61131-3 languages (Structured Text preferred), with a focus on readable, modular, and maintainable code with object oriented programming
- Integrate and commission industrial robotics systems for part handling, assembly, inspection, and material movement
- Develop and configure fieldbus and industrial networking architectures, with a strong emphasis on EtherCAT-based systems
- Implement machine safety systems and interlocks in compliance with applicable safety standards (e.g., ANSI/RIA, ISO, OSHA), including the application of functional safety principles such as SIL or Performance Level (PL) where required
- Design and review electrical control schematics, panel layouts, and P&IDs in coordination with Electrical Engineering and external vendors
- Develop HMIs that balance operator usability with effective diagnostics and troubleshooting capability
- Interface machine-level control systems with higher-level manufacturing systems such as SCADA, MES, and data historians
- Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment to improve throughput, yield, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Collaborate closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations throughout the equipment lifecycle
- Support creation, deployment, and handoff of documentation into production, including operator and maintenance training
- Work with external machine builders, integrators, and suppliers to ensure system performance and compliance
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
- Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and commissioning control systems for manufacturing or industrial automation environments
- Strong experience with PLC platforms used in manufacturing environments (e.g., Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience standing up or supporting process, manufacturing, or assembly lines, including integration of multiple machines or subsystems
- Proficiency with industrial fieldbus and communication protocols, including EtherCAT (required); experience with Profinet, Ethernet/IP, CAN, or Modbus is a plus
- Experience integrating sensors, actuators, servo drives, VFDs, and distributed IO in machine control systems
- Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems, control panels, and relevant codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A)
- Strong troubleshooting skills across software, electrical, and system-level issues
- Ability to work hands-on in a factory or lab environment, including occasional lifting, standing, and on-equipment debugging
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Desired
- Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT, including EtherCAT configuration and distributed motion control
- Experience integrating industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots)
- Familiarity with functional safety concepts such as safety PLCs, safety IO, and safe motion
- Experience with machine vision systems used for inspection or alignment
- Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition) and production data collection
- Experience supporting automated systems in a production or high-volume manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with version control, code standards, and structured documentation practices for control systems
- Greenfield manufacturing startup or rapid scale-up experience
Equal Employment Opportunity
Xcimer Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Xcimer Energy hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Xcimer Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.
Benefits
Xcimer offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid parental leave for employees at the time of birth or adoption; and a 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%. Eligible employees also receive equity, allowing them to share in the company’s long-term success.
Xcimer operates under a flexible Paid Time Off (ATO) approach. Rather than a fixed number of vacation days, employees are trusted to take the time they need to rest and recharge while meeting the expectations of their role and team. In addition, employees receive paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown. Benefits are available to regular employees, including part-time and fixed-term roles, as well as interns, with eligibility varying by benefit.
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