Job Description

Engineer III (Controls)

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Salary: $100K - $120K

Bonus: Yes, 10%, and $5000 Sign on Bonus

Relocation: Yes

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, Education Assistance, Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job Description:

The Engineer III (Controls) candidate will complete all phases of control system design and implementation within an appropriate scope of work, timeframe, and cost structure. The deliverables from this role include electrical engineering design and documentation, programming for logic controllers and visualization interfaces, and technical support for key customers.

Requirements/Qualifications: Engineer III (Controls)

• The Controls Engineer in this position will be capable of identifying and creating electrical standards, procedures, engineering tools, and process improvement initiatives with direction from the Controls Manager.
• Degreed Engineer (preferably Electrical, will consider Mechanical or Chemical).
• 5-10 years of professional experience in Rockwell Allen-Bradley Controls Platforms.
• Design experience with Servo System is desired.
• Proficient with CAD. AutoCad or SolidWorks is preferred.
• Action Oriented, Organized, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Drive for Results
• Time Management, Customer Focus, Interpersonal Savvy, Dealing with Ambiguity, Functional Technical Skills
• Ability to travel up to 30% and often with short notice.

Duties & Responsibilities: Engineer III (Controls)

• For assigned product lines, maintain a fully documented and accurate electrical design and electrical controls programs that comply with established industry standards.
• Maintain a cost balance for the electrical design that achieves the lowest base cost with the highest manufacturing efficiency and lowest warranty. This balance should also account for the highest operational efficiency and lowest maintenance requirement.
• Produce electrical design/program changes to support sale orders, product improvements, change requests and non-conformances for assigned product lines.
• Provide timely, complete, and consistent technical support to internal and external business customers as required in support of assigned product lines.
• Support the Controls Team to increase output, standardization, and repeatability of designs and programs through developing and continuously improving engineering tools and work processes.
• The Controls Engineer will to complete all phases of the assigned accountabilities to a successful conclusion within the projected scope, timeframe, and budget.
• Assignments will typically be with newer and mid-market level models with occasional sale order specials and product extensions. A solid technical knowledge of electrical system design and programming is key for this position, where the Controls Engineer is able to handle most assignments at a standard level of technology with minimal oversight.
• The Controls Engineer in this position will provide a reasonable amount of support and training for lower-level staff and be able to coordinate a portion of their work through others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Engineering: 5 years (Preferred)
• Electrical Controls: 5 years (Preferred)
• AutoCAD, CAD, SolidWorks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Budgeting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Engineering Design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Rockwell Allen-Bradley Controls Platforms: 5 years (Preferred)
• Designing with Servo System: 1 year (Preferred)
• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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