Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

REASONABLE FLEX SCHEDULES & START TIMES AVAILABLE!Here is your chance to showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 25 years! We offer a variety of challenging work that plays to each employee's strengths. Check us out at Apply today!SALARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE!BENEFITS: Medical Insurance, Health Savings Plan (HSA), Flexible Spending Plans (Dependent and Medical), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with an employer match, Term Life Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee-of-the-Month, Employee-of-the-Year, On-site Welding Training and Qualifications, Employee Luncheons, Company Picnics, Community Volunteering Opportunities, RITALKA UniversityThe Controls Engineer will program and complete design work for mobile equipment that includes electrical device/component selection, development of control loop functional scripts, schematics, panel layouts and wiring diagrams, detailed BOM and Operator and User Manuals. The Controls Engineer will collaborate with other SpecSys engineers and manufacturing along with project managers to ensure the On Time - On Budget - Done Right - Done-Safely aspects of the project assigned.RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Verify the design meets performance and configuration specificationsDevelop and update project timelines, including periodic reviewsDevelop system concepts to meet project functionPerform engineering calculations to verify compliance with design requirementsProvide technical data to the client, designers, and draftersDevelop electronic control systems to meet customer expectations and specificationsProvide programming for controls, including PLC's and HMI/GUI componentsProvide analysis to verify system function, such as FMEA, design verification and validationPrepare system operation documents for the customerPrepare and present project design review booklets to the customerPrepare system schematics for AC /DC electrical circuits in single- and/or three- phase environmentsCreate and validate harness designs and drawings to support system integration and manufacturingSpecify materials to be used in designSpecify and source purchase components to be usedProvide direction and support to mechanical engineering for system integrationGenerate and reviewBill of Materials for completenessProvide instructions and support to electrical technicians for system buildsUpdate and track action items, including Engineering Change OrdersSupport development of other systems and components, hydraulics, powertrain, engine, pneumaticsJOB REQUIREMENTS/STANDARDS:Knowledgeable with CodeSys (or C, C++, VBA) and other mobile equipment program languageExperience with SAE J1939 and CANopenCapable to work on CAD packagesPossess strong mechanical, controls and electronics aptitudeElectrical systems design experienceExperienced in automotive or mobile equipment electrical design or mobile equipment controlsExperienced in PLC programmingExperienced in mobile electrical and hybrid power systemsHydraulic system control experienceExperienced in system design and developmentAbility to interact at a professional level with Manufacturing Operations, Sales, Clients, and Quality is a vital aspect of this job functionAbility to work independently or as part of a team is essentialAll work will be consistent with internal or customer specified requirements, and includes the ability to understand and apply local, national, and international codes and to comply with such as deemed necessaryEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE (Education and experience are both important, with salary reflective of ability and experience.)Bachelor 's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology disciplines4+ years of controls and electrical experienceOR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.SpecSys OverviewSpecSys is a full service provider that offers project management, engineering, and manufacturing for fast track projects, systems, and products with a main focus on large mobile equipment - if it moves and it's big, we can do it! At SpecSys, we take safety and quality very seriously. We want our employees to go home in the same way they arrived at work (maybe even better if possible) and we do that by providing our services On Time, On Budget, and Done Right. As one of the few engineering and manufacturing companies that are ISO-9001:2015 certified, you know that our standards and processes are first-rate.Why You Should Apply HereSpecSys is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.