Director of Controls Engineering

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Design, develop, implement and manage scalable automation systems for complex indoor vertical farming technologies which include robotics, HVAC/R, sensors, irrigation lighting, AS/RS, conveyors, and more
• Lead the international deployment of controls/electrical systems from design through commissioning and maintenance support
• Lead cross functional coordination with key stakeholders to understand and codify requirements in order to plan and execute large scale automation projects on time and within budget
• Develop and implement a controls strategy that meets company’s strategic farm rollout plans and aligns with company’s technology roadmap
• Identify and onboard best in class vendor partners and contractors; Manage contractors, manufacturers, electricians and designers to ensure all requirements are met, standardize installations, and de-risk supply chains for critical equipment
• Integrate next generation automation and controls technologies, robotics and hardware, and sensors
• Build farm commissioning SOPs and manage commissioning of farm and research facilities to ensure that all controls are functioning properly; oversee maintenance and troubleshooting activities following commissioning
• Ensure that all safety, code, and compliance standards are met in all jurisdictions of operation
• Manage documentation of systems and code base
• Manage budgets and timelines within a very fast paced, high ownership environment
• Hire and manage team of automation controls engineers as the company expands
• Develop and share executive level controls engineering roadmaps with engineering functional leaders and the broader executive team
• Build and execute resource allocation plans for the controls function to ensure emergency coverage and redundancy for indoor farms that operate 24/7/365