Control Engineer
Overview: PWTech is currently seeking a full-time Electrical Controls Engineer to join our Rosedale, MD team. This individual will design, develop, and implement all aspects of electrical control systems related to equipment and machinery for the water treatment industry. The focus will be on machine automation. This individual will receive direction from Sr. and lead level personnel and is expected to complete difficult troubleshooting and programing. The Controls Engineer will represent PWTech out in the field when required and will be responsible for maintaining good relations with current and prospective customers.
Responsibilities:
Perform design and engineering functions in accordance with accepted practices and company standards.
Prepare project scopes of work, preliminary design concepts, and cost estimates for small projects. Assist in gathering field data and preparing project specifications.
Analyzing project requirements and performing technical calculations to support design including electrical requirements, communication requirements, programming, and motor controls.
Creating electrical, software design of customized solutions including water treatment automation and safety systems.
Architecting programs that are simple to test, well documented and versatile.
Maintaining accurate records and files according to quality standard.
Creating accurate BOMs (Bill of Materials).
Documentation of system, software, and configuration processes.
Interpreting client requirements, identifying and addressing design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget
Supporting sales team in pre-sales technical concept, quoting, and budgeting activities.
Supports the Service Department with machine fault resolution and related controls issues. Service needs may develop in the evening, weekends, or holidays and minimum travel to support installations, breakdowns and other service-related issues is possible.
Qualifications:
BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
0-2 Years of Experience.
Proficient with reading and creating technical drawings and using AutoCAD
Strong working knowledge with Allen Bradley PLCs (RS Logix 5000,500), UniLogic is a plus
HMI / OIT Development experience with Rockwell and/or Unistream
Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of power, sensor, and communications systems
Able to balance multiple projects and efficiently plan work tasks to meet company goals
Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments
Proactive, resourceful and highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment
Good understanding of mechanical principals
Able to work a flexible schedule and adjust to changing business needs including possible emergency call-out, extended hours and some out-of-town and overnight work
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
Sit/stand for extended periods of time
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
Wear safety equipment: as per OSHA/MSHA requirements including but not limited steel toed and/or metatarsal shoes, hard hat, lanyard, fire retardant, protective eye wear, etc.
Be safety and customer-focused, without exception
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Rosedale, MD 21237: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
Application Question(s):
Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Willingness to travel:
25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person