Stryten

Battery energy storage for transport, defense

Senior Controls Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeSalina, KS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A B.S. in Controls Engineering or a related field is required.
A minimum of five years of experience in automation design with electronic circuit technology, including analog, digital, and/or high-voltage design, and programmable logic controllers is required.
Knowledge of the design, repair, and analysis of machinery, electronic systems, programmable logic controllers, analog circuits, and simulation tools is required.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC, SCADA, RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, and HMI is required.
Must possess the computer skills required to operate effectively, including Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Minitab.
The position requires on-site work at the Salina, Kansas site and general walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and climbing to access workstations, equipment, and processes.
The work environment includes a general office, fabrication shop, and production floor.

Responsibilities

Produce safe, logical, and functional control systems and application programs according to the defined scope of work.
Provide controls engineering support to the Oxide, Metals, Pasting, Assembly, Formation, and Shipping Departments as required.
Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, related data, and drawings to determine design factors.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading programmable logic controllers and automated processes.
Build SCADA and MES solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency and support strategic process improvements.
Review product designs for compliance with engineering lean principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Coordinate technical development activities in automation, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
Direct the integration of technical activities and products.
Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases as required.
Control expenditures within project budget limitations.
Prepare interim and completion project reports.
Use computer-assisted design and drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA, EPA, and employment laws.
Review and comply with Quality Initiatives and ISO/TS 16949 procedures.
Conduct training classes with technicians to improve support staff.
Complete classroom hazardous-waste training within six months of taking the position and receive a review every 12 months thereafter; remain supervised until training is completed. Training covers proper hazardous-waste management, satellite accumulation containers, reviewing and preparing hazardous-waste manifests, and proper labeling requirements.
Travel domestically occasionally as necessary to fulfill business needs and support projects and initiatives.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.

Overview

We are looking for a self-starter with excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. Must be able to effectively direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, control, and timely completion of assigned engineering projects within the area of responsibility by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervision. Project emphasis is placed on safety, budgeting, work quality, quantity, and teamwork. Work effectively with all departments to establish operational efficiency of production equipment, which relates to the elimination of recurring equipment issues, continuous improvement, equipment modular quick change, and setup reduction. Supports continuous improvements through lean initiatives, automation, modification of existing equipment and processes, along with new equipment development.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

Responsible for producing control systems and application programs that are safe, logical, and functional according to the defined scope of work.
Provide controls engineering support to the Oxide, Metals, Pasting, Assembly, Formation, and Shipping Departments as required.
Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to determine design factors.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading Programmable Logic Controllers and automated processes.
Build SCADA and MES solutions to improve our manufacturing efficiency and help drive strategic process improvements
Review product design for compliance with engineering lean principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments (automation), scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
Direct integration of technical activities and products.
Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases as required.
Control expenditures within the limitations of project budgets.
Prepare interim and completion project reports.
Use computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and Federal OSHA, EPA, and Employment laws.
Review and comply with Quality Initiatives and ISO/TS: 16949 procedures.
Will be required to conduct training classes with Technicians to improve our support staff.
Additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.
Hazardous waste training shall be provided to the employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position, and a review of this training shall be provided every 12 months thereafter. The employee will complete a program of classroom instruction. The employee shall be supervised until training is completed. The training shall consist of a review of proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, how to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest, and proper labeling requirements.

Qualifications

B.S. in Controls Engineering or a related field, required.

Minimum of three (5) years of experience in automation design with electronic circuit technology (analog, digital, and/or high voltage design) and Programmable Logic Controllers. Knowledge required in the design, repair, and analysis of machinery, electronic systems, programmable logic controllers, analog circuits, and simulation tools.

Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, SCADA, RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, HMI.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires you to be on site at our Salina, KS site.

General walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and climbing to access workstations and related equipment and processes. Work environment:

General Office, Fabrication Shop, and Production Floor.

Equipment Used:

Must possess the required computer skills to operate properly and effectively. Computer skills that will be required relate to Microsoft Office programs, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint Point and Minitab. Other computer skills are required to properly and successfully complete assigned tasks.

Travel:

Occasional domestic travel may be necessary to fulfill business needs and support various projects and initiatives.

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EEO

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Our Company

Stryten Energy is a leading battery manufacturer and energy storage company providing one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of battery technologies and energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures and distributes advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries for automotive, commercial vehicle, golf cart, material handling, specialty motive, aerial work platforms, floor care, data center, telecommunications, utility, industrial, military and government applications. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Stryten Energy operates 15 manufacturing and component facilities across the United States, with additional manufacturing operations in Mexico and China and commercial offices throughout Europe and Asia. The company’s portfolio includes the Stryten Energy, C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery product brands, serving customers worldwide with reliable energy storage solutions for critical infrastructure, mobility and national security applications. Learn more at www.stryten.com.

About the Company

Stryten

Battery energy storage for transport, defense

Stryten Energy designs, manufactures, and sells energy storage solutions for transportation, motive power, stationary, and military use, offering lead, lithium, and vanadium redox flow batteries. Its products store and release electrical energy through chemical reactions, and the company also provides a cloud-based energy-management platform and consulting services to optimize performance and cost. Unlike others, it covers multiple chemistries and customer bases—from automakers and industrial firms to government and military—with integrated hardware, software, and advisory support. Its goal is to support the clean energy transition by delivering reliable, sustainable storage for vehicles, infrastructure, and defense applications.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.5M
Headquarters: Alpharetta, GA
Founded: 2020

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