Job Details

Sigray is a rapidly growing business based in Benicia, CA, that manufactures X-ray sources, optics, and systems. The X-ray systems include X-ray spectroscopy, microfluorescence, and nano- and micro-computed tomography, as well as several unreleased instruments under active development. Sigray's products are shipped worldwide to the leading laboratories worldwide at universities and corporations for research purposes.

The company's culture is dynamic and R&D focused. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a rapidly growing, dynamic company under the guidance and mentorship of leading experts in the X-ray instrumentation field.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-growth environment with a lot of challenging design work. We are looking for a Sr. Controls Engineer to support our team in building state-of-the-art X-ray microscopes used by some of the most prominent scientists in the world.

This is a full-time on-site role at Sigray, Inc. The engineer will be responsible for tasks such as electrical design, troubleshooting, writing drivers, and identifying electrical components for the laboratory x-ray systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilize Bash scripting to automate processes, improve system efficiency, and develop scripts for data configuration, testing, and acquisition
• Troubleshooting problems with controls and electrical components to ensure proper functionality and reliability
• Troubleshooting motors, encoders, cameras, detectors, and various sensors (optical, pressure, temperature, etc.)
• Mentoring team members on troubleshooting techniques and best practices
• Synthesize and develop documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• Maintain and update documentation to reflect system changes and improvements
• Design and develop electrical control systems, such as the PDUs and interlocks
• Implement and refine motion control systems to ensure precision and reliability in equipment operation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems with complex mechanical assemblies
• Supervise and provide guidance to electrical and controls engineers
• Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of electrical and control systems, ensuring compliance with company standards and timelines
• Work closely with mechanical engineers and physicists to develop complex prototypes and innovative solutions
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and implement improvements to optimize performance and efficiency

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics
• Familiarity with complex mechanical assemblies
• Experience with motion control systems
• Preferred experience with semiconductor systems

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines and set priorities according to current demands
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a team environment
• Excellent analysis skills, both data analysis and critical thinking
• Enjoys developing complex prototypes