Sr. Staff Process Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

As a Sr. Staff Process Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Twelve, your primary responsibilities include designing, building, troubleshooting, and enhancing our unique CO2 electrolysis systems. You’ll work collaboratively with engineers and researchers to develop new capabilities for both R&D and commercial applications, while also getting hands-on with the controls hardware and software integral to our systems.

Candidates looking to apply for the Sr. Staff Process Instrumentation and Controls Engineer role at Twelve should have significant process controls experience. Familiarity with HAZOPs, Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation products, HMI design, control loop tuning, and DCS systems is essential. A strong understanding of process instrumentation selection criteria is also critical.

At Twelve, you can expect a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and innovation. We work in a hybrid model, with a minimum of 3 days a week onsite in Alameda, fostering a community feel among our team of scientists and engineers while also providing accommodation for flexibility.

The Sr. Staff Process Instrumentation and Controls Engineer position at Twelve includes approximately 10% travel, which may involve trips to locations like Moses Lake and Tulsa. This travel allows you to engage directly with manufacturing and R&D facilities to ensure effective implementation of your process control solutions.

Twelve offers a range of benefits for its employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick days and vacation, competitive salaries, and equity compensation based upon experience. We prioritize fair compensation and provide a diverse, inclusive work environment where every employee can thrive.

Absolutely! When addressing this question, highlight key projects where you've implemented process controls. Be specific about your methods, the tools or technologies you used, and the outcomes of those projects, showcasing how your contributions enhanced the systems' efficiency.

A structured approach is crucial. Start by explaining your process of isolating the problem—whether through reviewing system logs, conducting hardware checks, or software diagnostics. Illustrating a specific example where you successfully diagnosed and resolved an issue will provide tangible evidence of your skills.

It is important to mention which specific programming languages you are familiar with, especially those relevant to control system programming like ladder logic or structured text. Share projects where you utilized these languages, demonstrating how they played a key part in system functionality.

Control loop tuning is essential for optimizing system performance. Describe your understanding of various tuning methods—like PID tuning—and how you've applied them to achieve desired response times and stability in control systems. This showcases both your theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Discuss any specific projects where you've used Allen Bradley or Rockwell Automation products. Highlight your familiarity with their programming environments or hardware capabilities and how your experience has helped improve system efficiencies in past roles.

Collaboration is key, so detailing your communication strategies—like regular check-ins, collaborative design sessions, or utilizing project management tools—will show your commitment to sharing ideas and fostering a positive team dynamic.

It's important to mention your criteria for evaluation—consider accuracy, range, and environmental factors. Providing a specific instance where your choices impacted the outcome of a project reinforces your decision-making process.

Describing your participation in HAZOPs demonstrates your commitment to safety and risk assessment. Talk about your specific contributions, such as identifying potential hazards and how you worked with a team to mitigate risks, establishing your expertise in safety protocols.

Explain how you stay informed—such as through industry publications, webinars, or conferences. Incorporating a recent technology or trend you've explored or implemented shows your proactive approach to continuous learning in the field.

Share your aspirations while aligning them with the company’s mission. Whether it’s taking on more leadership roles or advancing technology for sustainability, relate your goals to how you aim to contribute to Twelve's innovative vision for the future.