What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Emvolon?
Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: On-site (Woburn, MA)
Overview:
Emvolon Inc. (www.emvolon.com) is a venture-backed MIT spin-off focused on converting greenhouse gases into carbon-negative fuels and chemicals such as green methanol. Our innovative platform transforms automotive engines into modular reactors to enable on-site fuel production.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, implement, and optimize advanced control systems for dynamic energy, chemical, and process applications. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in embedded and/or industrial (PLC based) control systems development, with applications across engines, industrial processes, or oil & gas operations. This role requires expertise in modeling, algorithm development, and real-time implementation to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental performance of complex systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement control strategies for thermal, fluid, and chemical process systems including combustion, flow regulation, and energy conversion.
- Design, code, and validate control algorithms for real-time applications in engines, compressors, turbines, or process equipment.
- Model and simulate dynamic systems using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools to support control design and optimization.
- Support integration of control software into programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and electronic control units (ECUs).
- Conduct system testing, calibration, and troubleshooting in laboratory, pilot plant, or field environments.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineers) to ensure robust process and equipment integration.
- Apply control solutions for gas handling, compression, separation, and flaring reduction systems, ensuring compliance with safety and emissions regulations.
- Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and validation procedures in line with industry standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
- 3 years of experience in embedded controls, process automation, or dynamic system modeling.
- Experience with process control equipment, PLC/DCS systems, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, CAN, OPC).
- Understanding of control theory, real-time systems, and embedded software development (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, C/C , ).
- Familiarity with oil & gas or energy systems: compressors, pumps, reactors, or thermal/fluid processes.
- Knowledge of process safety standards and applicable regulations (e.g., IEC 61511/61508, API, or OSHA guidelines).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
Location, Travel & Work Authorization:
- This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Woburn, MA facility. We are seeking candidates who can work in person as part of a highly collaborative, hands-on engineering team. While the role is primarily office and lab-based, periodic travel is expected to support commissioning and troubleshooting activities at partner and pilot plant sites.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Why Join Us:
- Contribute to innovative energy and process control solutions spanning clean fuels, chemicals, and oil & gas applications.
- Work at the intersection of control systems and process engineering, enabling safer, cleaner, and more efficient industrial operations.
- Collaborate with a highly skilled team and gain exposure to cutting-edge control strategies in both laboratory and field environments.
To Apply:
Please submit your application to careers@emvolon.com