Control Systems Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Do you want to power the energy transition? Are you a team player; ready to take on varied and complex challenges? We are proud to be a fast-growing and innovative company in The Netherlands, developing breakthrough hydrogen-iron flow battery technology. Elestor offers exciting and competitive career opportunities with plenty of scope for both personal and professional development. About the Role As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, programming, testing and maintaining the automation systems used in our products and test stands. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled engineers, at the frontier of energy storage technology. You will be involved in projects ranging from small-scale prototypes to large-scale customer projects, contributing to the development and deployment of a new generation of long-duration energy storage systems. In addition to strong programming skills, you have knowledge of system design and integration, instrumentation selection, commissioning and data management. Experience in power electronics and/or embedded systems is considered an advantage. This is an opportunity for a curious, hands-on engineer who enjoys technical challenges, working in an innovative environment and contributing to the energy transition. Tasks and responsibilities Develop control software based on process design documents, using tools and technologies such as Python, Linux OS, time series databases, CODESYS, Tia Portal, Node Red (Java script), InfluxDB Support instrument selection and integration Prepare and carry out the commissioning of automation systems Plan and perform maintenance activities, and troubleshoot systems and equipment Support system performance optimization through data analysis, monitoring dashboards Maintain databases and ensure regular backups Contribute to safety design assessments (FMEA, HAZOP) and compliance with relevant standards Document requirements, designs, and commissioning results clearly Continuously improve designs and working methods by introducing practical ideas and solutions Requirements The ideal candidate has experience in industrial automation of (chemical) process designs, and enjoys turning control concepts into working systems, from programming and testing to hands-on troubleshooting and commissioning. You are proactive and pragmatic in your approach and communicate clearly with colleagues and your manager. You take ownership of your assignments, and are able to plan, organise and carry out your work effectively. You are motivated to continuously develop your skills, improve working methods and consistently follow safety procedures. Education, Experience and Skills BSc or MSc (HBO or WO) in Mechatronics, Systems and Control, Electrical Engineering or a related field Experience: 3-7 years of experience in control, industrial automation or mechatronics engineering, preferably within energy storage, process industry, or an R&D environment Proven experience in developing control systems from concept through commissioning Experience working in multidisciplinary teams Skills: Solid understanding of control fundamentals: including PID, cascade, feedforward control, and ideally complemented by knowledge of MPC Experience with PLC programming in IEC 61131-3 (Siemens TIA Portal, CODESYS, or similar) Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python for modelling and data analysis Familiar with Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, Ether CAT and Profinet, Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics Awareness of functional and machine safety requirements (IEC 61508, ISO 13849, CE) Mindset: Hands-on, analytical and hypothesis-driven, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment where priorities and solutions may evolve Able to explain technical control concepts clearly to colleagues from other disciplines Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is an advantage Nice to Have: Experience with battery systems, BMS/EMS integration, or power electronics Knowledge of IEC 62932, IEC 62619, or UL 9540 Experience with Embedded systems or real-time control using C/C++ People & Growth At Elestor you will be in the middle of genuinely unprecedented developments, made possible by an international group of 35 dedicated professionals including many researchers and engineers of remarkable talent and diversity. In future years, the company will expand literally in every direction. In anticipation of this steep growth, Elestor will look forward to meeting sincere, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial individuals feeling energized to empower necessary change: towards a 100% clean electricity supply. Working at Elestor Elestor offers an open, action-oriented and exciting working environment in a diverse and international team of highly skilled professionals. The company has a flat management structure and offers many opportunities to excel and grow. Terms of employment are competitive and include participation in a Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR) program. When we succeed, we all benefit. Especially in caring for what we share the most: a healthy planet. Apply now and join our team!
Core Responsibilities
Design, program, test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot automation systems for products and test stands, including selecting and integrating instruments. Analyze system data to optimize performance, maintain databases and backups, contribute to safety assessments and standards compliance, and document designs and commissioning results.
Requirements
Requires a BSc or MSc in Mechatronics, Systems and Control, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, plus 3–7 years of relevant control, automation, or mechatronics experience. Candidates should have PLC and control-system development experience, knowledge of industrial protocols and safety requirements, and the ability to work hands-on in multidisciplinary teams; fluent English is required, while Dutch is an advantage.
Benefits
- Stock Appreciation Rights Program
About Elestor B.V.
Industry: Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
Company size: 51-200 employees
Elestor has introduced an innovative electricity storage technology for large scale stationary applications (LDES), based on the flow battery principle. With this, the electricity storage costs (LCoS) are reduced to an absolute minimum. Low cost, abundant active materials are used, combined with a patented system design and easy to manufacture and compact cells. This triple cost reduction strategy enables introduction of viable business cases, which are essential to stimulate the adoption of electricity storage and thus to accelerate the energy transition. The technology has the potential to replace fossil power plants at GWh scale (bi-directional power plants) and has all the properties to become the equivalent in large-scale long duration electricity storage of what Lithium ion is today for mobility. The essential difference of the Elestor technology with conventional batteries is that power (MW) and capacity (MWh) are uncoupled: The Elestor technology is 100% modular and virtually any desired power-capacity combination can be designed, enabling very cost-effective bridging of long periods during which hardly renewable electricity is generated. With a progressing dependency on intermittent energy sources (sun, wind), this property becomes increasingly distinctive, if not decisive, for the energy transition to succeed. Another unique feature is that the Elestor technology can be integrated in hydrogen infrastructures and electrolysers, resulting in a large reduction of green hydrogen production costs. In a competition entered by 600 companies, Elestor is named as one of the 10 most innovative companies in The Netherlands by the Amsterdam Centre for Business Innovation (University of Amsterdam). Fueled by a Series A investment of 30M€, in a round led by Equinor Ventures with also Vopak joining, as well as by agreements with clients strategically adopting its innovative storage technology, Elestor has embarked on an ultra-rapid growth path.