Staff Software Engineer, Factory Automation

The role

This person will design and implement cloud infrastructure and deployment and simulation infrastructure for Beckhoff PLC-based factory control systems. They will establish software architecture patterns and create testing environments to support controls and machine learning engineers.

What you will do

• Design and implement AWS infrastructure using the Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
• Architect application systems and provide software architecture guidance
• Lead the design and development of deployment and simulation infrastructure for Beckhoff PLC-based factory control system
• Create documentation, tools, and training materials for controls engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements
• Mentor engineers on best practices
• Participate in technical planning for long-term infrastructure strategy

Required qualifications

• B.S. or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or another discipline with significant relevant work experience
• Minimum 5+ years of software development experience with demonstrated expertise in infrastructure, systems design, and AWS services
• Experience designing and implementing deployment pipelines, testing frameworks, and simulation environments
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated attitude

Nice to have

• preferably using AWS CDK
• familiarity with industrial control systems or PLCs is a plus
• a passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

About the company

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla. It is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America.