Automation/Controls Engineer
Position Summary
Aurelia Technologies is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer with hands on experience in power generation, turbine systems, and industrial controls integration. This role is responsible for designing, programming, testing, and commissioning control systems for microturbine based distributed energy solutions.
The ideal candidate brings strong PLC/HMI programming skills, experience with rotating equipment, and the ability to support field commissioning and troubleshooting. This position plays a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and high performance operation of Aurelias packaged energy systems.
Essential Functions
The following duties and responsibilities are essential functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word “may.”
• Develop, program, and test PLC, HMI, and control logic for microturbine based power generation systems
• Integrate sensors, instrumentation, protection systems, and communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc)
• Support system packaging, wiring design, and control panel layout in collaboration with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
• Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT/commissioning at customer sites
• Troubleshoot turbine control systems, instrumentation, and field issues related to performance, grid integration, or safety interlocks
• Analyze operational data and implement control logic improvements for efficiency and reliability
• Prepare technical documentation, control narratives, I/O lists, and commissioning reports
• Collaborate with vendors and supply chain to specify control components, instrumentation, and hardware
• Provide remote and onsite support for system startups, upgrades, and customer training
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (UL, NEC, ISO, CE, etc)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across product lines and engineering processes