Controls Application Specialist

TECO Westinghouse•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

This role is essential to assessing the customer and business needs by providing support for drives and applications. The Controls Application Specialist is responsible for developing the systems and applications that control our products.

Requirements

Associates degree (Engineering Degree preferred) from four-year college or university; and one to three years of related experience and/or training;
One to three years of experience using Metaphase, MS-Office, Oracle or SQL database preferred
One to three years of experience using Windows NT, C/C++ J/J++
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standards, financial reports, legal documents, operating and maintenance instructions, white papers, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write reports, white papers, and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively in conferences, before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Drive to learn new skills, acquire knowledge and apply to practical situations.
The ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing drawings, repair specifications, test results, and technical journals; respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; and communicate effectively in the presence of top management, customers, trade associations, and other public groups.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
General supervision will be provided. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively and take ownership of assigned projects in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

Interfaces with overseas System Automation Group. On product lead times, orders, and general requests & RFQ’s.
Handle customer problems that appear to arise from the use of the product. Handle requests for replacing defective parts.
Communicate with factory personnel regarding parts, outline drawings, serial number identification and application questions.
LV VFD Modification order entry & project management
Inventory monitoring (Factory shipments, Panel shipments, Customer Forecasting)
Product quotations processes
Working with department engineers for support and project management
Interfacing with customers and vendors
Collaborate across internal departments during the entire project transaction
Compliance with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required.
Compliance with all Company policies is required, including adherence to Company ISO 9001 Standards and compliance with Company Affirmative Action Plan and Company Safety procedures.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Other functions as required (non-essential functions).