Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

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. Apply today!

SALARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE, between $75,000 and $95,000 to start

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, Employee and Family Company Picnics, Community Volunteering Opportunities, RITALKA University

The 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 specifications
• Develop and update project timelines, including periodic reviews
• Develop system concepts to meet project function
• Perform engineering calculations to verify compliance with design requirements
• Provide technical data to the client, designers, and drafters
• Develop electronic control systems to meet customer expectations and specifications
• Provide programming for controls, including PLC's and HMI/GUI components
• Provide analysis to verify system function, such as FMEA, design verification and validation
• Prepare system operation documents for the customer
• Prepare and present project design review booklets to the customer
• Prepare system schematics for AC /DC electrical circuits in single- and/or three- phase environments
• Create and validate harness designs and drawings to support system integration and manufacturing
• Specify materials to be used in design
• Specify and source purchase components to be used
• Develop harness drawings and panel layouts utilizing 2D and 3D CAD software
• Provide direction and support to mechanical engineering for system integration
• Review detail drawings for completeness, accuracy, and client standards
• Generate and review Bill of Materials for completeness
• Provide instructions and support to electrical technicians for system builds
• Update and track action items, including Engineering Change Orders
• Support development of other systems and components, hydraulics, powertrain, engine, pneumatics

JOB REQUIREMENTS/STANDARDS:

• Possess strong mechanical, controls and electronics aptitude
• Experience with mobile equipment required - automotive or mobile equipment electrical design or mobile equipment controls
• Knowledgeable with CodeSys (or C, C++, VBA) and other mobile equipment program language
• Experience with SAE J1939 and CANopen
• Capable to work on CAD packages
• Electrical systems design experience
• Experienced in PLC programming
• Experienced in hybrid power systems
• Hydraulic system control experience
• Experienced in system design and development
• Ability to interact at a professional level with Manufacturing Operations, Sales, Clients, and Quality is a vital aspect of this job function
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential
• All 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 necessary

EDUCATION/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 disciplines
• 4+ years of controls, electrical, and mobile equipment experience
• OR 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.

*Unable to provide sponsorship.

SpecSys Overview

SpecSys 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 Here

SpecSys 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.