Controls Engineer I
NorthWind Technical Services•Sabetha, KS
•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. 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
- BS Degree in Engineering - Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
