Chief Applications Engineer (BCI) Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

CHIEF APPLICATIONS ENGINEER

(BCI)

Location:

Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers rewarding careers! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company.
For over twenty years, MKD Electric has designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields.
In 2022 we partnered with Bachelor Controls, Inc (BCI), a Sabetha KS based provider of mission critical control and system integration solutions for Fortune 500 clients, primarily in the food and beverage, pet food and specialty pharmaceutical industries. BCI has been providing control systems integration solutions to manufacturing plants for 40 years, helping clients achieve optimal production efficiency along with cutting-edge production automation.
The BCI team is seeking a best-in-class Chief Applications Engineer, willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field!
As part of this role, the Chief Applications Engineer, will oversee the planning, design, and execution of batch‑integration projects. They will lead a team of engineers and field specialists to deliver turnkey control‑system applications—ensuring projects meet technical requirements, stay within budget, and hit schedule milestones.
What you’ll do…
Project Leadership & Planning
Establish project objectives, scope, schedules, and budgets in line with corporate policies
Develop clear work statements and project plans for the field
Direct pre‑construction planning: task scoping, scheduling, and risk mitigation
Team & Resource Management
Supervise and mentor Project Managers, control specialists, engineers, and installers
Procure and coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontractors to maximize profitability
Build high‑performing teams, set performance standards, and drive accountability
Technical Execution & Field Services
Read, review, and follow blueprints, drawings, and sequence‑of‑operations for batch systems
Oversee installation of control panels, PLC/HMI applications, and system commissioning
Provide on‑site start‑up services, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure customer satisfaction
Financial & Customer Management
Monitor project costs, prepare monthly cost reports and react to budget variances
Manage billing, progress invoicing and rental-equipment expenses
Maintain strong client relationships, investigate concerns, implement corrective actions and communicate proactively
Continuous Improvement
Establish best practices, policies and PM methodologies for batch-integration projects
Lead post-project reviews and implement lessons learned to enhance processes and quality
What you’ll need to succeed…
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of project‑management experience in controls, automation, or critical‑facilities operations
3+ Years of experience leading complex automation projects
Experience with various Industrial Automation software (e.g., Modbus, Allen Bradley, Siemens) preferred
Team leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
Strong batch-integration and/or systems-integration project management experience
Proven track record managing complex, batch‑integration or systems‑integration projects
Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
Excellent communication, presentation, and technical‑writing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to travel and work outside normal business hours
Ability to lift and transport up to 60 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in varied environments
Physical demands…
The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to lift to 20-30 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels
Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods of time, prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
What you’ll love about us…

MKD & BCI

employees are our companies’ greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
On the job training with fully accredited training programs
Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
MKD Electric & BCI are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.