The Role
Design, write, and commission Beckhoff TWINCAT PLC automation for gravity energy storage systems. Develop PLC I/O, motion, VFD motor drive, safety, HMI, and data collection systems; troubleshoot and implement onsite; collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil, and construction teams; perform field commissioning at Snyder, Texas.
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Our Company
Welcome to Energy Vault® (NYSE:NRGV), a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets.
Energy Vault’s focus is to deliver reliable, flexible power that supports the evolving needs of modern grids, communities, and large energy users. Since 2024, the Company has centered its strategy on an Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, developing, building, owning, and operating critical energy assets around the world.
Energy Vault operates globally, with headquarters in Westlake Village, California and Lugano, Switzerland, and regional development across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Company partners with utilities, grid operators, and large energy consumers to deliver infrastructure that strengthens grid reliability, enables renewable integration, and supports long-term energy security.
By combining asset ownership with advanced technologies and integration expertise, Energy Vault is building the next generation of critical energy infrastructure, delivering dependable power when and where it matters most.
Learn more at www.energyvault.com, explore recent updates in our Newsroom, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, or YouTube.
Our Values
We Commit: To Building a Better Future for Earth and All Its Beings.
We Innovate: Cutting Edge Solutions to Accelerate the Unique Energy Aspirations of Our Clients.
We Connect: To Build Genuine Relationships.
We Deliver: Going Above & Beyond by Being Fast & Nimble.
We Lead: With Authenticity and Purpose.
Our Energetic Team:
The Engineering team at Energy Vault is dedicated to advancing the company's innovative energy storage solutions, playing a critical role in creating cutting-edge energy technologies, and transforming innovative concepts into operational energy storage systems. By integrating advanced R&D with robust practices, the Engineering team drives the development of sustainable energy storage solutions, supporting the global transition to renewable energy.
Your Impact as an Industrial Automation Engineer:
You will design and implement on-site control programs for various gravity energy storage system project requirements involving PLCs, VFD motor drives, motion control, network communications, HMIs, data collection, metric generation, and evaluation. You will be a key contributor to revolutionizing energy generation and storage worldwide.
About the role
This role is onsite Snyder, Texas with potential to negotiate some hybrid remote work after a handful of months – we are open to candidates already living near Snyder (including Midland, Dallas, Abilene, Houston, etc.) as well as those willing to relocate near Snyder. Most work is M-F, with occasional weekend work required, usually with good notice.
We targeting a mid-level engineer (level 2 or 3) but for the right fit candidate with enough experience, we are open to a Senior title and level.
Your Mission:
- Improve and innovate upon existing gravity energy storage systems design.
- Design,write, and commission automation code utilizing Beckhoff TWINCAT PLC Software that includes I/O, PLC, Motion, and Safety (Safety Certification will be required).
- Implement and troubleshoot your designs and code on site.
- Collaborate successfully with other engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural), construction professionals, and corporate teammates across Energy Vault.
Your Background:
- 3+ years of engineering experience and a Masters’ or Doctoral degree; or, 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree; or, 7+ years of experience and an Associates degree; or high school diploma and 9+ years of experience.
- Extensive experience as a Beckhoff automation programmer.
- Ample field experience on industrial construction sites and/or in manufacturing facilities.
- Motion control experience, preferably including VFD Control of heavy loads.
- Coding experience using a Proportional, Integral and the Derivative (PID) Controller, preferably including use controlling high-speed and precise movement of heavy loads.
- Willingness to spend the majority of time based at our Snyder, Texas Innovation Center site. Opportunity to negotiate periods of hybrid-remote working subject to site activities and staffing.
- Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
- A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
- Energy Vault participates in E-Verify.
Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:
- Annual bonus plan.
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- 401K employer matching.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
- 8-weeks for Paternity leave.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Flexible time off plus sick leave.
- Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.
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At Energy Vault we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We believe inclusion creates opportunity for collaborative excellence through diversity of thought. We invite individuals of all genders, races, identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, national origins, abilities, protected veteran status, religions, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore employment with our organization.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years with Master's degree OR 5+ years with Bachelor's OR 7+ years with Associate OR 9+ years with high school diploma (experience/education combinations listed)
- Extensive experience as a Beckhoff automation programmer (Beckhoff TWINCAT)
- Ample field experience on industrial construction sites and/or in manufacturing facilities
- Motion control experience
- VFD control experience for heavy loads (preferred)
- Coding experience using PID controllers (preferably for high-speed, precise heavy-load movement)
- Safety certification (Safety Certification will be required)
- Willingness to be based majority onsite at Snyder, Texas (ability to relocate or live locally)
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check
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The Company
What We Do
Energy Vault is the creator of sustainable energy storage solutions designed to accelerate the transition to a carbon free, resilient power grid and transform the world’s approach to utility-scale energy storage. Energy Vault works to combat climate change by enabling clean and reliable electricity through innovative gravity and kinetic based energy storage technologies. Energy Vault combines innovative design, advanced materials science, and proprietary machine-vision software to orchestrate the storage and dispatch of electrical power by lifting and lowering composite bricks, made from eco-friendly materials. Energy Vault’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in a unique approach to the circular economy which utilizes local industrial and energy waste, including remediated coal ash and recycled wind blades converted to recyclable materials, to build the system’s composite bricks. Energy Vault innovates to enable the global shift to a world powered by renewable resources.
