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Control and Interlock Systems Engineer at SLAC

Department: Engineering Category DOE

Setup
On-site
Location
Menlo Park, California
Type
Full-time
Level
mid
Posted

Description

SLAC is hiring a Control and Interlock Systems Engineer to develop, design, implement, commission, troubleshoot, and improve machine-protection interlock and distributed control systems for the Linac Coherent Light Source. The role focuses on Beckhoff TwinCAT PLCs, EPICS integration, industrial networking, controls architectures, and collaboration with operations, engineering, scientific, vendor, and project teams. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline and at least two years of relevant experience are required; experience with PLC-based interlock systems, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, industrial networking, EPICS, and controls troubleshooting is specified, with additional preferred experience.

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