Controls Engineer I

NorthWind Technical Services•Sabetha, KS

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

At NorthWind Technical Services, we don't just engineer systems — we bring industrial automation to life. From the panel shop floor to customer sites across the country (and internationally), our engineers are the heartbeat of every project we deliver. If you love the smell of a freshly wired panel and get excited when a PLC program runs flawlessly on the first try, keep reading. The Controls Engineer I is embedded in our Project Engineering Department, where no two days look the same. Primary duties include developing automation software that drives real industrial processes.

Requirements

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of automation projects
Knowledge of pneumatic conveying, extrusion, drying, separating, and compounding, weighing and batching, and continuous processes etc.
Fluent use of MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook; EPLAN; AutoCAD; RSLOGIX 5000; FactoryTalk View; Microsoft Visual Basic
General computer literacy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Refer to performance assessment for a complete list of skills and requirements
BS Degree in Engineering - Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical

Nice To Haves

Ability to build effective relationships that are focused on integrity and trust
An attitude of dedication to achieve professional success
A focus on serving internal and external customers with respect, understanding, and empathy
Ability and willingness to recognize the intrinsic value of every person
Drive and curiosity to explore new technology and innovation for continued growth and improvement

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety, financial, and technical success of all projects and work assigned.
Comply with company safety procedures
Conduct oneself with integrity and professional competence
Provide timely and detailed status updates
Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment
Develop Automation Software
Write PLC, HMI and computer programs, test and validate proper function
Troubleshoot issues with existing company installed systems
Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
Travel to customer site for startup and commissioning of the software
Write user manuals to communicate functionality of company developed programs
Train users and provide post project support
Organize, plan and prioritize work and meet deadlines
Communicate with customers, vendors, and co-workers
Must be a self-starter, team player and work well with others
Portray a positive attitude
Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
Proactively predict when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Solve complex problems; review related information; develop and evaluate options; implement solutions.
Proactively make timely decisions without the benefit of all the information or consultation with supervisor
Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely
Involved in the recruitment of new staff
National and International travel is required
Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet customer project commitments