Controls Engineer I

About the Role

The Controls Engineer Level I position is responsible for multiple controls projects and will be capable of all phases of a controls project, with a main focus on onsite commissioning. This role helps the company provide material handling system solutions and technology to help customers compete in their markets.

Superior Performance Objectives

• Help customers succeed in their specific markets.
• Deliver projects that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Deliver projects under budget and within estimated hours.
• Meet project schedules.
• Develop repeat customers.
• Contribute to project teams, providing assistance outside of the controls scope when required.
• Be a great team member and contributor within the office.
• Establish beneficial relationships with key suppliers.
• Develop new controls techniques or equipment to maintain leadership in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Controls Project Leads & Manager and assist with overall project execution.
• Conduct full scope of controls project services, including: concept and research, sales support, estimating, component selection, network design, panel design, ACAD layout, purchasing, device troubleshooting, PLC/VLC programming, HMI tagging, onsite installation and debug, and after sales support.
• Deliver successful controls projects with regards to customer satisfaction, schedule, time, and budget.
• Communicate effectively with other TAL team members. Keep manager advised of schedule.
• Check and use voice mail / email diligently.
• Maintain team relationships.
• Attend training and become certified in applicable controls technologies or programs.
• Communicate strategic information regarding suppliers, customers, and competition.
• Work with Controls Drafters to create complete CAD packages for installation and as-built documentation.
• Work with Controls HMI Engineers to create world-class HMIs.
• Develop processes to support team growth.
• Solve problems for the team and customers.
• Attend weekly Controls meetings and other scheduled meetings on time.
• Recruit and critique key technology/software suppliers.
• Maintain a consistently positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Promote TAL in all appropriate forums.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PLC programming experience
• Panel design experience
• Hands-on and mechanical capabilities
• Extremely computer literate with MS Office products
• AutoCAD Electrical experience (preferred)
• Material Handling Experience (Required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Technology

Attributes

• Ability to work well in teams
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ambitious
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to lead medium to large projects
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to modify and write unique PLC logic
• Ability to create and modify HMI programs as needed
• Ability to create and modify CAD files as needed