Controls Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Diamond Power: Member of the Andritz Group is looking for an engineer for a hybrid Controls and Software Engineering position. This person will be responsible for a wide range of product support roles including controls project development, configuration, installation, startup and troubleshooting on a range of Diamond Power products within the utility, pulp and paper, and industrial markets.

This position requires you to travel up to 25% of the time. Working both independently and in a team environment within Diamond Power and at customer sites.

This position provides great job variety in which the Engineeer supports a wide array of controls, products and software applications serving several industries. This variety and the opportunity to work with experienced engineers combine to provide a great opportunity for skill growth.

DUTIES

• Development, configuration, testing, startup, and troubleshooting of control systems composed of:  PLC's (ControlLogix & RSLogix 5000), AC/DC drives (PowerFlex), Servo Drives (Kinetics), HMI screens (FactoryTalk View), camera systems, electrical circuits, and associated mechanical equipment.  Predominately Allen Bradley PLCs & HMIs, but occasionally Modicon and others.
• Design, development, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of software applications used within our control's products.  Existing applications written in C#, C, C++, and VB.NET.  Experience with SQL and SQL queries preferred.  Database design and deployment is helpful, and an understanding of network architecture and configuration is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Capacity to handle confidential information
• Self-motivated, self-directed, team-oriented, and trustworthy person.
• Ability to lead hands-on troubleshooting for installation and startup activities.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in existing software applications.
• Ability to work and communicate with all members of a project team.
• Ability to accept technical direction and coaching from senior engineers and managers.
• Excellent computer skills, analytical abilities, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and customer relationship skills.
• Positive attitude and willing to learn
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US
• Excellent problem-solving and decision making skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently wth a sense of urgency and enthusiasm
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 10-25 lbs.
• Ability to travel domestically approximately 25% of the time.