Controls Engineer

Job Description:

HVAC Controls Engineer serves a critical role within the organization in creating PLC based controls programs for production orders for HVAC equipment AND troubleshooting controls issues with HVAC equipment that has been recently installed in the field.

Responsibilities:

In-House:

• Remotely diagnose programming and controls issues with field service technicians
• Participate in after-hours remote support rotation
• Assist with programming of PLC's and DDC controllers and diagnose issues within PLC programs
• Work with sales engineers to design low voltage DDC/PLC control systems for customer HVAC equipment: includes creation of PI&D drawings, points lists, sequence of operation, etc.
• Provide final project documentation, such as as-builts, installation operation & maintenance manuals and system parameters.
• Assist with commissioning & testing of equipment on manufacturing floor
• Assist with R&D projects and systems validations

Field Equipment:

• Travel throughout continental US is part of the job duties, estimated 20% annually
• Onsite diagnosis of programming and controls issues with field service technicians
• Communicate well with customers and technicians in the field through email/phone
• Ability to read and translate electrical schematics for the purpose of troubleshooting
• Documentation of work performed and follow-up action plans with customers / co-workers

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will possess ability to program, commission and troubleshoot PLC based controls.

• A working knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, and building automation is preferred.

• Two years previous experience or combination of education and experience in programming and controls.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education:

• HVAC system concepts, equipment and terminologies
• Any DDC / PLC programming AutoCAD platform
• Programming experience in one form of DDC/PLC programming languages.
• Training will be provided for product lines used within the Company.

Essential Mental Functions:

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours.
• Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Benefits and Compensation Summary:

We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time-off

• Paid holidays

• Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts

• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus

• Premium 401(k) plan

Benefits and Compensation Summary:

We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time-off

• Paid holidays

• Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts

• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus

• Premium 401(k) plan

Pay Range:

$77,789.00 - $105,244.00