Controls and Application Engineer
About The Position
The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states, serving the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. It is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a rewarding career with opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored. The company boasts high employee tenure, with over 60% of associates having more than 5 years and over 40% having greater than 10 years. The Controls and Application Engineer reports to the Territory Manager and is a key member of the Galloup sales team. This role provides technical expertise throughout the sales and project process, developing solutions, preparing estimates, designing control systems, and creating detailed schematics and panel layouts. The engineer will recommend appropriate products, communicate technical information to customers and internal partners, and play a key role in driving panel project opportunities.
Requirements
- Work Experience: Entry Level engineering
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of skills and experience
- Analytical/Computer Skills: Critical thinking and an eye for detail; competent with MS Office and Excel; ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and bid specifications; proficient with AutoCAD, AutoCAD electrical, or similar software
- Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
- Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communications, problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical information to non-technical customers or team members
- Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to see/sit/stand/walk/talk and hear
- Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50lbs
- Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day
- Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel
- Travel: Willing to travel up to 30%; occasionally overnight
- Driver’s License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Previous technical experience in a related field
- Knowledge of NEC, UL control panel, and Hazardous location standards
Responsibilities
- Create estimates from designs, specifications, or verbal communication
- Design detailed wiring diagrams and panel layouts via AutoCAD
- Select hardware components and design electrical schematics
- Interface with new or existing field devices
- PLC and HMI programming
- Perform duties related to the design, development, and implementation of PLC Control Panels
- Configure settings in hardware devices
- Read P&ID drawings and customer specifications to be able to select correct products
- Review applications that consist of but are not limited to: valve, flow, temperature, pressure, and level product sizing and selection
- Recommend and/or analyze materials and equipment required for project
- Explain and articulate product features and applications
- Compile proposals and reports related to technical products
- Clarify customer’s understanding of products and services, answering questions and offering relevant information
- Communicate project development to the customer, outside sales representatives, manufacturers, and location manager
- Understand customers’ needs and identify sales opportunities
- Understand the technical needs of the customer and suggest appropriate products and services
- Communicate and coordinate project details with colleagues, as necessary
- Communicate with customers and vendors through various channels
- Process orders, quotes, and requests
- Respond promptly to customer inquiries
- Follow up with customers and resolve any issues that may arise
- Stay current on new and evolving product offerings; utilize knowledge in selling activities
- Keep customers and colleagues informed about new technological products
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Benefits
- Employee ownership model
- Opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
