Controls, Automation Engineer - Hybrid remote

We are seeking to add a dynamic team player as a Controls/ Automation Engineer to join our engineering team. Your focus will be to ensure HIGH-QUALITY and that all controls equipment is designed, built, and programed to customers' specifications using proven engineering best practices while meeting, exceeding industry standards. The Controls Engineer will collaborate with other core department leaders to develop strategic initiatives and drive departmental objectives to support these initiatives. They must possess a working knowledge of process development, machine design, and control systems to oversee the high-level development of custom equipment.

Are you ready to break free of the everyday?

• Have a flexible, work life balance with work from home capabilities?
• Giving the opportunity to continuously innovate? Where you can be part of a company that knows developing an amazing team, having mutual respect makes all the difference, where each day brings a new challenge?

Look no further!

Responsibilities:

• Program control systems
• Exhibit knowledge/experience with Rockwell, Allen Bradley, or Siemen’s products
• Utilize Scada, Control Logic
• Motion controls (motion sensors exposure, a plus)
• Provide customer technical support
• Read blueprints, schematics
• Startup and commissioning of projects
• Eager and able to learn new technologies
• Design and layout using AutoCAD Electrical
• Critically review equipment designs and manage risks
• Promote adherence to good engineering practices throughout Engineering department
• Maintain all standard operating procedures
• Demonstrate integrity and always adhere to the company’s code of conduct and business ethics standards
• Regularly review all project and company metrics including, but not limited to, overtime utilization, daily labor reports, profit and loss statements, key performance indicators, project, and company financial reports
• Collaborate with Leadership team, as needed to implement companywide improvements and initiatives
• Work closely with Sales and Project Management on product requirements and development of cost models for quotation purposes, review quotations from others in the Engineering department
• Maintain and improve electrical manufacturing documentation
• Represent the company with customers, including speaking technically on a variety of projects and systems
• Work in close conjunction with the Engineering Manager to further department and company initiatives and ensure that the Engineering department always runs smoothly in all aspects

Physical Requirements:

• Safely and effectively lifting, carrying, and moving objects of varying weights
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, climbing, balancing, standing, and walking, for extended periods and maintain the necessary physical dexterity and coordination
• Working in various environmental conditions, which may include exposure to varying temperatures, weather, and noise levels

Knowledge, Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a custom a design environment
• Proven ability to work across departments to support corporate strategies.
• Proven ability to lead the engineer process from concept through completion including design/build of custom pieces and integration of OEM equipment.
• Self-starter who is well-organized, detail-oriented, creative and possesses excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with written and oral communication
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with vendors and customers across a wide spectrum of industry
• Strong time management skills; Must be able to handle multiple projects
• Minimal travel to customer sites- 3-5% travel requirements
• Rockwell Software - Studio 5000
• Rockwell Software - RSLogix 500
• Rockwell Software - Factory talk ME
• Rockwell Software - Factory talk SE
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• PLC and HMI programming skills
• Control panel design
• Exp. in project management and/or supervisory role
• Electrical panel fabrication experience, a plus
• Exposure to MRP/ERP software, preferred, not required

Achieve the requirements and primary accountabilities by:

• Being able to manage multiple projects
• Initiating new, creative ideas
• Having a willingness to be flexible - adapting to new paths
• Exhibiting strong problem solving / troubleshooting practices
• Being a team player and working cross-functionally
• Managing resources and relationships - internally and externally
• Consistently evaluating processes - recommending changes when appropriate
• Communicating throughout organization

What we offer:

• Flexible work environment, ability to work fully remote parachuting into our Bucks County HQ’s or local, regional client sites as needed
• To be a part of a well-established team that values hard work, innovation & knows the value of its people
• Competitive compensation
• Advancement opportunities
• Bonus plan
• 401K benefits
• Paid holidays & vacations
• Health Benefits
• Continuous training, as we are firm believers that a strong, knowledgeable, well-trained staff is the reason we are at the top of our field, having continued success year after year

Looking forward getting to know you...

We are, and work with clients that are equal opportunity employers and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.