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Principal Controls Engineer


6K Inc



6K Inc. is a high-growth, high-tech, company focused on the sustainable production of advanced materials. The company’s two divisions 6K Energy and 6K Additive are focused on the production of sustainable and domestically produced battery materials used in electric vehicles and grid storage as well as additive manufacturing powders made from sustainable sources. The UniMelt® microwave plasma processing system is a disruptive technology that significantly lowers the environmental impact with far less energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to other conventional material manufacturing processes. Our technology is transforming engineered materials into revolutionary products that advance industries across additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, consumer electronics, and more.


6K was recently recognized by Forbes as Best Startup Employer for 2022. We are backed by a world-renowned investor group including Koch Strategic Platforms, Energy Impact Partners, Anzu, Volta Energy Technologies, launch Capital, and Material Impact. 6K has raised more than $350M to date.


We are actively seeking team members who would bring a strong work ethic and personal integrity to our fast-paced dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the boundaries of traditional manufacturing.


Description:

As a Principal Controls Engineer, you will provide technical leadership to advance the distributed controls of UniMelt systems for both the Additive and Energy Divisions. This is an Expert-level position in the design of distributed controls for industrial equipment. This position will be embedded with our Contract Manufacturing partner in Westborough, MA.


Responsibilities include:

  • Study the Unit Operations at 6K’s powder manufacturing plants to understand the UniMelt/Operator interface. Advance the Distributed Controls strategy from semi-automated routines to Recipe-based batch & continuous processes. Collaborate with 6K Engineers at North Andover, MA to verify the Controls upgrades.
  • Influence the UniMelt Controls strategy to help maximize equipment Uptime, Thruput, and Yield (OEE). Develop OEE dashboards with automated reporting back to 6K Inc and Operations at the Additive & Energy powder manufacturing plants.
  • Act as the Technical liaison between 6K’s Controls team in North Andover, MA, and our Contract Manufacturing partner. Protect 6K’s ownership of the proprietary code.
  • Help protect the UniMelt build & test schedule. Provide hands-on support with subsystem & System debug and testing


Qualifications:

  • BSME or EE, with an emphasis on PLC Control logic
  • 10+ experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley hardware and PLC/HMI programming software
  • Significant experience sustaining Manufacturing Operations in a highly regulated industry
  • Strong Communication and Analytical skills. Highly skilled at using data to influence Strategic decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to think Strategically, while driving day to day Tactical execution


Travel:

  • Up to 20% travel. Frequent trips to 6K Inc in North Andover, MA as well as our Additive & Energy Powder Manufacturing plants.


Equal Opportunity Employer

At 6K we believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to providing veteran employment opportunities



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