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Controls Engineer
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An Electrical Controls Engineer designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. May be responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.
$117,950 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
What you will do Responsibilities Design and upgrade control systems for custom process equipment. Perform in-house as well as field commissioning and customer training of control systems. Oversee field installations of control systems. Track project schedules and contract specifications to assure adherence to customer and company mandates. Communicate with customers via email and telephone regarding product design and schedule. Evaluate existing products for possible design improvements cost efficiency and reliability. Creating technical documentation. Travel up to 75% to customer sites locally domestically and internationally. What helps you succeed Requirements Bachelor's degree or technical degree in related field. Three years' experience as a Controls Engineer I History of successful Econoclave and oven start-ups Proven technical proficiency with both autoclaves and ovens High team values Proven CXS champion Proven high quality of CPC software configuration Proven aptitude with PLC programming and multi-vendor PLC knowledge Proven ability to manage schedules and deliver work product on-time.