Controls EngineerCharleston, South CarolinaAbout Red MetalsRed Metals is rethinking the domestic copper supply chain at a pivotal moment in American industry.Copper underpins electrification, data centers, and defense systems. U.S. demand already exceeds domestic supply, and the gap is widening as grid modernization, the energy transition, and buildout of AI infrastructure accelerate.We are building a new model for this critical industrial layer in the United States.The RoleWe are looking for a Controls Engineer to design, build, and continuously improve the systems that run our first copper processing and refining line.You will build the control stack from first principles, take it through commissioning, and own how the system learns and improves in production. The goal is a plant that gets smarter, faster, and more efficient over time.What You'll DoArchitect the control stack, from sensors and edge systems to plant-level control and data infrastructureDesign and implement control logic for process equipmentBuild a unified data layer across the plant to capture process, equipment, and quality dataIntegrate sensors and advanced instrumentation to enable real-time decision makingDevelop closed-loop control strategies that adapt to variable feedstock and operating conditionsWork closely with process and mechanical engineers to translate physical systems into controllable, optimizable processesLead commissioning end-to-end, including hands‑on debugging, tuning, and system bring‑upUse data, modeling, and AI/ML techniques to improve yield, quality, uptime, and throughputBuild internal tools and automation to reduce manual intervention and accelerate learningInterface directly with vendors and integratorsRed Metals Non‑NegotiablesBias for Action We move fast. Speed beats polish. We use every tool, especially AI, to accelerate decisions, execution, and learning.Grit We do hard things because they matter. We keep pushing when others quit.Ownership We own outcomes, not tasks. We see problems, fix them, and follow through across functions.Signal We cut through noise. We communicate clearly and directly so decisions are fast and execution stays sharp.Craft We take pride in our work. Quality, care, and precision are the standard.What We're Looking ForDegree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience demonstrating controls engineering capability3‑8+ years of experience in controls or instrumentation engineeringStrong fundamentals in control systems, instrumentation, and electrical systemsProven ability to build and run real‑world control systems, from concept to productionHands‑on experience with PLCs and industrial control environmentsExperience working with real process data, including data collection, analysis, and using it to improve system performanceComfortable writing code and building tooling beyond ladder logic (Python or similar)Comfortable working on the plant floor in an industrial environmentAbility to operate with incomplete information and make sound decisions quicklyStrong PlusesBackground in metals, recycling, mining, or heavy industryExperience commissioning and scaling first‑of‑a‑kind or non‑standard systemsExperience building data pipelines, monitoring, and internal tools for industrial environmentsExperience applying machine learning or AI tools to process optimizationStartup or early‑stage experienceWhy Red MetalsBuild a company from zero, not optimize an existing systemDirect ownership of critical process and operational decisionsWork on a problem that matters: rebuilding U.S. industrial capacitySmall team, high trust, no bureaucracyLocationThis role is based in Charleston, South Carolina and requires on‑site work.#J-18808-Ljbffr