ICON

3D-printed residential construction using robotics

Controls Engineer 2

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in industrial automation or control systems support.
Strong working knowledge of programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and control network protocols.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose hardware, software, and communication issues in control systems.
Knowledge of safety regulations and standards for industrial control systems.
Strong communication and customer-service skills, including the ability to manage customer expectations and document resolutions.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet and DeviceNet.
Identify and report design, reliability, maintenance problems, and software bugs to design and software engineering teams to facilitate root-cause analysis and corrective action.
Assist with control system networking issues, including configuring communication devices and integrating control hardware with enterprise systems; collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and information technology teams to ensure seamless integration.
Respond to situations where first-line support cannot isolate or fix problems in malfunctioning control systems.
Develop and deliver training for the Field Engineering team on control system operation, maintenance, and configuration; create technical notes, how-to guides, and reference materials to improve the team's independent support capability.
Serve as a technical liaison to customers, providing guidance on control system operation, maintenance, and configuration; deliver remote training sessions and produce technical notes and how-to guides.
Ensure control systems comply with safety and regulatory standards, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Fire Protection Association, and International Electrotechnical Commission standards, and advise customers on safe-operation best practices.
Update knowledge base articles, create troubleshooting documentation, and share insights with global support teams.
Stay current on emerging control technologies, programmable logic controller and human-machine interface software, and industry trends to incorporate advancements into support practices.

Desired Qualifications

Prior startup experience.
TwinCAT 3 object-oriented Structured Text development.
Conceptual understanding of 3D printing technology.
Ability to read and contribute to electrical schematics.
Ability to work independently and take initiative in new and ambiguous situations.
Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of the organization.

The Controls Engineer II, Engineering Services designs and maintains the diagnostic infrastructure ICON's fleet depends on — building troubleshooting tools, guided diagnostics, telemetry-sourced health monitoring dashboards, and data-driven predictive maintenance models that move the fleet from reactive toward condition-based service. This role serves as the escalation point for complex controls failures across Field Engineering and customer teams, and is the technical authority others turn to when standard support can't resolve the issue.

This role is based at ICON’s headquarters in Austin, TX and reports to the Director of Engineering Services.

Responsibilities

Design feedback and escalation: Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet and DeviceNet.
Identify and report design, reliability and maintenance problems or software bugs to design and software engineering teams to facilitate root‑cause analysis and corrective action.
Network and integration support: Assist with issues related to control system networking, including configuring communication devices and integrating control hardware with enterprise systems. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical and IT teams to ensure seamless integration.
Advanced troubleshooting and support: Respond to situations where first‑line support cannot isolate or fix problems in malfunctioning control systems.
Field Engineering training: Develop and deliver training for the Field Engineering team on control system operation, maintenance, and configuration — building the technical notes, how-to guides, and reference materials that raise the team's capability to support the fleet independently.
Customer liaison: Serve as a technical liaison to customers, providing guidance on operation, maintenance, and configuration of control systems; deliver remote training sessions and produce technical notes and how-to guides that improve customer understanding.
Regulatory compliance: Ensure that control systems comply with safety and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, IEC) and advise customers on best practices for safe operation.
Documentation and knowledge management: Update knowledge base articles, create troubleshooting documentation and share insights with global support teams to build organisational knowledge.
Continuous learning: Stay current on emerging control technologies, PLC/HMI software and industry trends to incorporate the latest advancements into support practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, control systems engineering or a related technical discipline.
3+ years of experience in industrial automation or control systems support.
Strong working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and control network protocols.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose hardware, software and communication issues in control systems.
Knowledge of safety regulations and standards for industrial control systems.
Excellent communication and customer‑service skills; ability to manage customer expectations and document resolutions.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and maintain composure under pressure.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Prior startup experience.
Twincat 3 Object Oriented Structured Text development.
Solid conceptual understanding of 3d printing technology.
Ability to read and contribute to electrical schematics.
Self-starting attitude, excited to make things happen in new and ambiguous situations.
Superior ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of the organization.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.

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About the Company

ICON

3D-printed residential construction using robotics

ICON uses proprietary 3D printing robotics, software, and materials to build homes and other structures, mainly in residential markets. Its robotic 3D printers layer advanced materials on-site under software control to speed up and reduce costs. Revenue comes from selling 3D printed homes, licensing the technology, and partnering on large projects with developers, governments, and nonprofits. The company differentiates itself with an end-to-end 3D-printed construction approach and a track record of notable projects, including the first permitted US 3D-printed home, housing for the homeless, and collaborations with the US Marine Corps and NASA, all aimed at affordable, sustainable housing and exploring off-world applications.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $772.7M
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2017

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