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Automation Controls Product Engineer - Drives & Motors

AutomationDirect.com

Cumming, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
2nd Level Support, Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Automation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, DC Motor, Electrical Engineering, Home Automation, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Organizational Skills, Product Control, Product Costing, Product Demonstration, Product Design, Product Documentation, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Professional Engineer, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Requirements Management, SolidWorks, System Integration (SI), Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Cumming, GA
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Automation Controls Product Engineer - Drives & Motors

AutomationDirect, a leading industrial automation products supplier, is seeking controls engineers that are passionate about becoming a subject matter expert on one of our industrial control product lines - PLCs, HMIs, Drives, Motion, Process Instrumentation. Leverage your product knowledge and experience to specify, analyze, test, and troubleshoot new products for the industrial automation market.

Great things about working here
  • High ownership, high creativity culture in an engineering office environment
  • Low Travel
  • Business hours 7-4 or 8-5, No overtime
  • Quarterly bonuses and generous profit sharing
  • Training provided first month and ongoing training
  • Excellent benefits: health/dental/life insurance, 401k, Tuition reimbursement
  • On-campus gym and exercise classes
Objective:
The Product Engineer (PE) will partner with a ProductManager to successfully manage and grow their product line of business in anentrepreneurial environment within AutomationDirect. The PE is the product subject matter expertand oversees all technical aspects of product evaluation, new productintroduction, and support through the product life cycle. Primary product ownership includes ac/dcdrives, electronic soft starters, ac/dc motors, and ac/dc gearmotors. The PE is a servantleader and works cross functionally with internal and external teams.

Responsibilities:
  • Leverage your experience and product knowledge to select the best products to grow the product line and meet customer's needs
  • Product ownership throughout the product life cycle
  • Evaluate and test new products and technologies.Create sample projects for demonstrating product functionality in a controls system.
  • Support product through specifying product requirements (HW/SW), new product introductions, documentation, training, second tier backline support (only during normal business hours), and product obsolescence.
  • Life-cycle projects to improve product quality or lower product cost
  • Supplier evaluation including product offering, technology roadmap, and support capabilities
  • Some scheduled domestic and international travel is required

Qualifications:
  • Requires education in technical discipline with preference for BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or at least 10 years of related experience
  • Requires 7 years' experience (10 years preferred) in industrial control & automation market.Preferred experience includes product application, control system integration, technical support, and/or product design involving ac/dc drives and ac/dc motors.
  • Similar experience in related markets such as building automation and medical equipment may be considered.
  • Experience with industrial control products such as PLCs, HMIs, Servos, and Encoders is desirable along with working knowledge of industrial communication protocols
  • Experience with agency approvals (UL, CSA, CE, RoHS, etc.) is desirable
  • Experience with CAD such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc. is desirable
  • Must possess self-confidence, organizational skills, time management skills and excellent communication skills
  • Must also be able to work on and manage projects independently, meet deadlines and have excellent interpersonal skills

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