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Leonardo DRS

Controls Systems Engineer II

Bridgeton, MO

$79K - $103K/yr

Study alternative concepts and use models and simulations to predict closed-loop system performance across operating conditions and disturbance environments * Support system integration and test ...

Tarkett

2nd shift Cabler Operator- (Commercial)

Dalton, GA · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

To twist, cable, knit, and air entangle yarn while operating the appropriate machinery. : * Creel ... We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. * We are committed to ...

Tarkett

2nd shift Cabler Operator- (Commercial)

Dalton, GA · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

To twist, cable, knit, and air entangle yarn while operating the appropriate machinery. : * Creel ... We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. * We are committed to ...

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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for closed loop operator in the United States is $20.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Closed Loop Operator?

A Closed Loop Operator is a professional responsible for monitoring and controlling automated industrial systems that operate in a closed loop, meaning the system automatically adjusts itself based on feedback. These operators ensure that machines and processes run efficiently, safely, and within set parameters by observing data from sensors and making adjustments as needed. They are commonly found in industries such as manufacturing, water treatment, or energy production, where precision and continuous operation are critical. Their role often involves troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and responding to system alarms to prevent downtime.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Closed Loop Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Closed Loop Operator, you need a solid understanding of process control systems, mechanical aptitude, and typically a high school diploma or technical certification. Familiarity with SCADA systems, PLCs, and industrial automation tools is often required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of automated industrial processes.

What are some common challenges faced by Closed Loop Operators, and how can they be addressed?

Closed Loop Operators often face challenges such as maintaining system stability during unexpected fluctuations, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and ensuring accurate data monitoring. To address these issues, operators typically rely on thorough training, strong attention to detail, and close collaboration with maintenance and engineering teams. Regular system checks, adherence to standard operating procedures, and ongoing professional development can help operators effectively manage these challenges and ensure smooth operation of closed loop systems.
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Developmental Systems Lead (Fluidics/Perfusion)

Becoming

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Becoming

Becoming is building Developmental Intelligence: AI for predicting how organisms change over time.

Most experimental systems fail when metabolic demands become too high. We are building systems that don’t — enabling sustained, controllable biological processes over long time horizons so that development, adaptation, and failure can be observed, perturbed, and predicted.

Physiology is central to this effort. Without stable, well-characterized physiological function, long-horizon prediction is impossible.

The Role

We are hiring a Developmental Systems Lead to own making externally sustained developmental systems run stably, repeatably, and predictably over days to weeks.

This role is for someone who thinks in systems, not endpoints — someone who understands how transport, metabolism, signaling, mechanics, and homeostasis interact over time. You will lead the design and operation of systems that integrate perfusion, physiology, sensing, actuation, and closed-loop control to sustain and perturb development in ways that generate meaningful, causal data.

This is a high-agency role. You will be expected to define measurements, interpret dynamics, and drive improvements in system-level function.

What You’ll Own
  • End-to-end responsibility for externally sustained developmental systems operating over days to weeks
  • Definition of what “success” means beyond “alive,” including how stability, drift, and failure are measured over time
  • Identification, characterization, and mitigation of long-horizon failure modes (e.g., drift, interface breakdown)
  • Design and refinement of closed-loop control strategies for complex biological systems
  • Integration of perfusion hardware, sensors, and control software into durable platforms
  • Decisions about when systems are sufficiently stable to perturb, compare, and learn from
  • Close collaboration with developmental biology, hardware, and ML / modeling teams
  • Building systems that improve with iteration, not systems that require constant manual expert intervention
Who You Are

You are someone who:

  • Operates with high agency — you identify what needs to be measured and why
  • Takes ownership of outcomes, not just data collection
  • Brings high energy to complex, dynamic biological systems
  • Acts with high integrity — you are honest about uncertainty, limits, and tradeoffs
  • Communicates directly and clearly, especially when systems are not behaving as expected
  • Is self-aware about your strengths and gaps, proactively fills them and open to feedback
  • Thinks like a systems integrator, not a siloed specialist

Is comfortable working where physiology, engineering, and modeling intersect

Requirements

Required

  • Deep, hands-on experience with long-running biological or physiological systems (days+, not hours)
  • PhD or equivalent experience in physiology, engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with several of the following:
    • Perfusion systems
    • Fluid dynamics, flow, pressure, and shear — and their biological consequences
    • Inflammation, coagulation, hemolysis, or endothelial failure in sustained systems
    • Closed-loop control of noisy, drifting systems
    • Real-time instrumentation and sensing in biological environments
    • Diagnosing failure modes that emerge gradually, not catastrophically
  • Ability to work fluently with developmental biologists and/or physiologists
  • At least 1 year of industry or applied systems experience

Strong Signals

  • Background in perfusion, ECMO, organ support, or organ preservation
  • Physiology-driven systems engineering experience
  • Experience with complex robotics or control systems operating in irreversible environments
  • History of systems that failed — and improved because of it

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity depending on experience level
  • Full benefits
  • High-trust, high-ownership environment
  • Rapid growth in scope and responsibility