About Boxbot
Boxbot revolutionizes logistics with adaptive automation, creating the facility of the future. As the industry grapples with labor shortages and rising costs, our advanced solutions effectively meet these challenges. We transform traditional conveyor systems into intelligent, three-dimensional package handling networks, dramatically improving dispatch efficiency and operational productivity. Our versatile platform seamlessly integrates cutting-edge software and hardware, offering a comprehensive solution that optimizes multiple facets of the supply chain.
We’re a close-knit team that is well funded and are quickly expanding in order to bring our product to market. We are seeking teammates who take pride in their work and who get excited about building new systems with significant responsibility.
We're seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead our control systems development efforts and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our products. This is a hands-on position where you'll be deeply involved in both high-level architecture decisions and day-to-day implementation of control strategies.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced control systems for our automated material handling solutions
- Develop and optimize industrial PLC's for control systems
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to integrate control systems with hardware
- Lead the development of control algorithms for motion control, process control, and system automation
- Contribute to the product roadmap and technical strategy for control systems
- Ensure control system performance, reliability, and safety through rigorous testing and validation
- Participate in all stages of the control system development lifecycle, from conception to deployment and maintenance
- Work closely with the project implementation team to ensure smooth deployment and commissioning of systems at customer sites
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of professional experience in controls engineering
- Expertise in developing control systems for industrial machinery and automation
- Strong understanding of control theory, feedback systems, and industrial communication protocols
- Experience with industrial automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff)
- Familiarity with safety standards and regulations for industrial machinery
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation technology with real-world impact
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
- Chance to play a key role in high-stakes projects
We are headquartered in Alameda, CA with an easy commute via Bart, Ferry, Amtrak and free parking. We take the well being of our teammates seriously, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and more!
If you love new projects, building awesome products and getting stuff done, then we want to talk to you! Simply submit your information below.
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What We Do
We are a group of engineering and operations professionals who believe in building technology that will solve real business problems, at scale. We’re starting with the challenge of last-mile logistics, which is the single most expensive part of any delivery.
Our product integrates years of advancements in robotics and autonomous technologies into a scalable end-to-end solution built to optimize the experiences of suppliers and consumers.
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