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Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.\nIf you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as an Electrical Engineer - PLC Control. This is what you need to know:\nLocation: Knoxville, TN\nSalary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits\nContract: Permanent, full time\nReporting to: Director of Electrical and Software Engineering\nYour role in the mission:\nThe Electrical Engineer - PLC Control will design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems and associated electrical hardware for our advanced stellarator technologies. This role emphasizes control panel design, field instrumentation integration, and production of electrical design documentation to support highly complex scientific equipment.\nThe successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable, safe, and maintainable control system hardware supporting fusion system components.\nDesign and develop PLC-based control systems, including hardware selection, I/O architecture, and panel integration\nCreate detailed loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and interconnection diagrams for instrumentation and control systems\nDevelop control panel/cabinet layouts, including component placement, power distribution, and thermal considerations\nSpecify and integrate field instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, valves, actuators) with PLC systems\nProduce and maintain electrical design packages, including schematics, cable schedules, BOMs, and installation details\nSupport hardware installation, checkout, and commissioning of control systems and instrumentation\nCollaborate with technicians and engineers to ensure accurate panel builds and field wiring implementation\nPerform I/O checkout, loop checks, and system validation testing\nTroubleshoot hardware, wiring, and instrumentation issues during development and operations\nEnsure designs meet safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements for nuclear/fusion environments\nSupport integration of control hardware with higher-level control and data systems (SCADA/DCS as applicable)\nWhat you’ll need:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field\n5+ years of experience in industrial control systems, PLC-based automation, or instrumentation design\nStrong experience designing electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and wiring diagrams\nExperience with control panel and cabinet layout/design (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar tools)\nHands-on experience with PLC hardware platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)\nFamiliarity with industrial instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, vacuum, etc.) and signal standards (4-20 mA, HART, digital I/O)\nExperience supporting field installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting\nAbility to interpret and generate technical documentation and electrical design packages\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on hardware-level diagnostics\nAbility to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment\nWe offer:\nIn addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…\nA hybrid work policy\nStock options \nRelocation allowance \nInsurance plans \nRetirement options \nAnd many more great voluntary benefits \nType One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.\nType One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.\nExport Control Compliance Notice\nThis position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.\nType One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.\n For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.\nU.S. Employment Eligibility Verification\n For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. 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