Controls Engineer - Delaware

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Engineer - Delaware

Are you looking for a career where you will have an immediate impact and drive projects to a successful completion? Are you motivated to help local manufacturing industries increase their competitive advantage and achieve their energy efficiency goals? Are you looking to join an organization of engineers that is owned and managed by fellow engineers?

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides automation solutions to a diverse set of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, discrete manufactured products, and more. ACE serves our customers out of nine offices in seven states (Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas).  ACE’s vision is for continued growth to meet the automation challenges of America’s manufacturing industries.

Engineers at ACE have become industry leading technical experts, project managers, sales engineers, and engineering managers. ACE is seeking level, passionate engineers to join our team. Would you like to join our team?

JOB OVERVIEW 

As a Controls Engineer at ACE, you will join a project team delivering automation projects to customers. Your primary job functions will include:

• Designing, developing, and documenting systems which meet our customers’ requirements.
• Leading project teams in order to ensure quality deliverables.
• Communicating with customers, both at the office and on-site, to present your work and come up with unique solutions.
• Traveling to customer sites to implement and test project deliverables; expectation is 50% of your time will be spent at customer sites.
• Meeting with project managers, subject matter experts, and business leadership to assess your project’s status and determine the most effective approach for successful completion.
• Mentoring fellow engineers to teach control concepts and project methodologies.

The successful applicant will have opportunities for advancement into ACE’s senior leadership organization. ACE offers professional development opportunities within all departments of our organization. Engineers at ACE have opportunities for advancement that include technical leadership, project management, sales, and engineering management. ACE is currently managed and owned by engineers who have all worked as process control system engineers at ACE.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelors (or higher) degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Three+ (3+) years of experience with control systems in manufacturing industries.
• Experience configuring PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and/or MES applications.
• Understanding of process control or other manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in delivering projects to success conclusion.
• Ability to handle a project through its entire lifecycle.
• Strong written and oral communication skills that allow you to communicate complicated concepts both internally and externally.
• Thorough knowledge of business application software (MS Office package).
• Displays a positive and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates a flexible and cooperative working style.
• Willing to work off-hours when required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to submit to drug testing and/or background checks as mandated for a) employment, and b) customer contract requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• Certifications from Industry Technology Partners

ACE's benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• FSA or HSA (with employer contribution) based upon chosen medical plan
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

For more information about Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE), please visit our website at

ACE is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.

ACE is an equal opportunity employer. ACE will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to meet any of the above qualifications, please contact Human Resources.