Controls Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Northwind Technical Services LLC
Location: Sabetha, KS 66534
Description:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety, financial, and technical success of all projects and work assigned.
Comply with company safety procedures
Conduct oneself with integrity and professional competence
Provide timely and detailed status updates
Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment
For Programming Emphasis:
Develop Automation Software
Write PLC, HMI and computer programs, test and validate proper function
Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems
Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
Travel to customer site for startup and commissioning of the software
Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs
Train users and provide post project support
Organize, plan and prioritize work and meet deadlines
Communicate with customers, vendors, and co-workers
Must be a self-starter, team player and work well with others
Portray a positive attitude
Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
Proactively predict when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Solve complex problems; review related information; develop and evaluate options; implement solutions.
Proactively make timely decisions without the benefit of all the information or consultation with supervisor
Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely
Involved in the recruitment of new staff
National and International travel is required
*This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at
any time with or without notice. *
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of automation projects
Fluent use of MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook; EPLAN; AutoCAD; RSLOGIX 5000; FactoryTalk View; Microsoft Visual Basic
General computer literacy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Refer to performance assessment for a complete list of skills and requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science - Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of pneumatic conveying, extrusion, drying, separating, and compounding, weighing and batching, and continuous processes etc.
Preferred Characteristics:
Ability to build effective relationships that are focused on integrity and trust
An attitude of dedication to achieve professional success
A focus on serving internal and external customers with respect, understanding, and empathy
Ability and willingness to recognize the intrinsic value of every person
Drive and curiosity to explore new technology and innovation for continued growth and improvement
Physical Abilities/Work Environment:
Includes but is not limited to the following:
Climbing, kneeling, lifting
Occasionally exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force
Use of power drills and drive motor vehicles - must have a valid driver's license
Potential exposure to extreme temperatures but in general, normal office condition
Ensure the safety, financial, and technical success of all projects and work assigned.
Comply with company safety procedures
Conduct oneself with integrity and professional competence
Provide timely and detailed status updates
Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment
For Programming Emphasis:
Develop Automation Software
Write PLC, HMI and computer programs, test and validate proper function
Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems
Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
Travel to customer site for startup and commissioning of the software
Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs
Train users and provide post project support
Organize, plan and prioritize work and meet deadlines
Communicate with customers, vendors, and co-workers
Must be a self-starter, team player and work well with others
Portray a positive attitude
Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
Proactively predict when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Solve complex problems; review related information; develop and evaluate options; implement solutions.
Proactively make timely decisions without the benefit of all the information or consultation with supervisor
Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely
Involved in the recruitment of new staff
National and International travel is required
*This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at
any time with or without notice. *
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of automation projects
Fluent use of MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook; EPLAN; AutoCAD; RSLOGIX 5000; FactoryTalk View; Microsoft Visual Basic
General computer literacy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Refer to performance assessment for a complete list of skills and requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science - Engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of pneumatic conveying, extrusion, drying, separating, and compounding, weighing and batching, and continuous processes etc.
Preferred Characteristics:
Ability to build effective relationships that are focused on integrity and trust
An attitude of dedication to achieve professional success
A focus on serving internal and external customers with respect, understanding, and empathy
Ability and willingness to recognize the intrinsic value of every person
Drive and curiosity to explore new technology and innovation for continued growth and improvement
Physical Abilities/Work Environment:
Includes but is not limited to the following:
Climbing, kneeling, lifting
Occasionally exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force
Use of power drills and drive motor vehicles - must have a valid driver's license
Potential exposure to extreme temperatures but in general, normal office condition