WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Architect and program PLC logic for drill cycle sequencing, safety interlocks, mud mixing, spindle/feed coordination, and rod handling.
- Implement state machines, PID loops, and interlock matrices in IEC 61131-3 languages (Structured Text, Ladder, FBD).
- Commission control systems on physical rigs: wiring checkout, I/O validation, drive tuning, field debugging.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to define sensor/actuator requirements and ensure reliable integration.
- Design alarm handling, recovery routines, and HMI interfaces for drillers.
- Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards (STO, SIL, lockout/tagout).
- Support networking and fieldbus integration (EtherCAT, CANopen, OPC UA).
- Mentor embedded/software teammates on PLC fundamentals and best practices.
- Travel to test sites for commissioning and field support (~20–50%).
WHO YOU ARE
- 5+ years of experience programming and commissioning industrial PLCs (Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar).
- Deep familiarity with IEC 61131-3 languages, especially Structured Text and Ladder.
- Hands-on experience commissioning machinery with hydraulics, servos, and safety interlocks.
- Strong knowledge of fieldbuses (EtherCAT, CAN, Profibus, Modbus) and industrial networking.
- Experience tuning closed-loop systems (PID, torque/force control).
- Comfort working in rugged field environments with heavy equipment.
- Strong debugging instincts and ability to rapidly troubleshoot I/O, sensors, and motion issues.
- “Get it working, get it safe, then get it elegant” mindset.
- Experience with drilling rigs, mining equipment, robotics, or other heavy machinery.
- Knowledge of safety PLCs, SIL/PL standards, and functional safety certification.
- Background in both PLC controls + embedded/robotics software.
- Prior work on automation systems that integrate with edge/cloud telemetry.
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What We Do
Durin was founded under the belief that raw materials should not be a constraint on civilization's progress. We are actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of becoming the foundation of the global supply chain.
Our modern way of life, from smartphones to skyscrapers, starts as ore in the ground. But mines don't simply appear. In fact, the exploration process required to find valuable ore is incredibly long and expensive. This is done by drilling hundreds of surgical holes into the earth to recover cylindrical core samples.
Mining is a trillion-dollar industry, but the drills used to explore haven't changed in nearly 100 years. Mines are becoming harder to find, which is a danger to the future of civilization. Our mission is to change that. The first step is mass production of automated drilling rigs to find more mines, faster. That is just the beginning.
Learn more at learn.durin.com
Why Work With Us
We've brought together a mission-driven team of builders, scientists, and engineers reinventing how humanity finds the minerals it needs to survive. Join a tight, no‑nonsense team where you’ll attack real engineering problems, ship hardware to the field, and help secure the resources our future depends on.
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