System Technician - Control

About Us:

RepAir is a pioneering startup specializing in electrochemical CO₂ capture technology and is advancing into the scale-up phase. Our technology is designed for gigaton-scale impact, positioning RepAir at the forefront of the shift toward a carbon-negative future. Delivering a highly efficient, sustainable carbon removal solution, our fully electric process requires minimal energy, operates without solvents, and produces no hazardous waste. As a fast-growing company, we are seeking a skilled System Technician – Control to support the development and scale-up of our CO2 separation systems.

Position Overview:

As a System Technician – Control, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and delivering control and system solutions for our electrochemical CO₂ capture technology. You will work closely with the R&D team to bring new systems and capabilities, improve performance, set standards for CO2 capture process. This role requires a hands-on approach, working in a fast-paced environment to troubleshoot and solve issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, process and assembly engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support future system design – from requirements to commissioning
• Own and maintain current control systems, including but not limited to PLCs, sensors, power supply etc. In this role, You will work with Assembly R&D team and researchers to allow smooth experiment execution.
• Part of field commissioning team - local and abroad
• Design and execute automation and validation sequences
• Work closely with technicians and researchers to document best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process improvements.
• Work with vendors to promote new control features/projects etc.

Qualifications:

• Practical engineer in electrical/mechanical or another relevant field with 3 years experience

Or

• 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Certified electrician – an advantage
• Experienced in reading electrical drawings, control documents and specs
• Hands On experience - in wiring, sensors, soldering
• Process experience – understanding P&IDs, SOOs etc.
• Experienced in working with vendors
• Startup experience – strong advantage
• Experience with SIEMENS PLCs – an advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a structured and methodical way, ensure tasks stay on track with the defined methodology, and proactively raise flags when issues or deviations arise.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and present technical findings.
• Self-driven and motivated.