Controls Engineer II

Overview:

The Controls Engineer Level II job position falls within the TAL - India Controls Team.  The Controls Engineer Level I is responsible for multiple controls projects and will be capable of all phases of a controls project including concept and research, sales support, estimating, component selection, network design, panel design, ACAD layout, purchasing, device troubleshooting, PLC programming, HMI tagging, on site installation and debug, and after sales support with the main focus on onsite commissioning.  The Controls Engineer Level II helps our company meet its mission is to help our customers compete in their markets by providing the best material handling system solutions and technology.

Superior Performance Objectives:

• Help our customers to be successful in their specific markets.
• Deliver projects that meet or exceed customer’s expectations.
• Deliver projects under budgeted time and hours.
• Meet project schedule.
• Develop repeat customers.
• Contribute to project teams, providing help outside of controls scope when required.
• Be a great team member and contributor within the office.
• Establish beneficial relationships with our key supplier products and services.
• Develop new controls techniques or equipment that will help maintain TAL as a leader in our industry.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Engineering or Technology with 6+ years’ work experience PLC programming experience, panel design experience, hands on and mechanical capabilities.  Extremely computer literate with MS Office products. AutoCAD Electrical experience preferred. Material Handling Experience Required.

Attributes:

• Ability to work well in teams
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ambitious
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to lead medium to large projects
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to modify and write unique PLC logic
• Ability to create and modify HMI programs as needed
• Ability to create and modify CAD files as needed

General Duties:

• Work with Controls Project leads & Manager and assist with overall project execution.
• Conduct full scope of controls project services as outlined in the overview above.
• Deliver successful control projects with regards to customer satisfaction, schedule, time, and budget.
• Communicate with other TAL team members effectively. Keep your manager advised of schedule.  Check and use voice mail / e-mail diligently.  Maintain the team relationship.
• Attend training and become certified in applicable controls technologies or programs.
• Communicate strategic information regarding suppliers, customers and competition.
• Work with Controls Drafters to create complete CAD packages both for installation and as-built documentation.
• Work with Controls HMI Engineers to create world class HMIs
• Develop processes to help support our team growth.
• Solving problems for our team and customers.
• Attend weekly Controls meetings and other scheduled meetings on time.
• Recruit and critique key suppliers of technology/software.
• Maintain a consistently positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Promote TAL in all appropriate forums.
• Perform all duties as assigned.