Application Engineer

Austin Community College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an Applications Engineer to manage engineering tasks for Building Automation Systems, lighting, and security systems. Responsibilities include system design, troubleshooting existing systems, and providing customer technical support. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, experience with troubleshooting tools, and strong problem-solving skills. Knowledge of Visio and AutoCAD is essential. This role offers an opportunity to work both in-office and on project sites in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Automation Engineering.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all engineering tasks related to turnkey building automation systems.
• Support project managers and field technicians as required.
• Directly interface with customers to evaluate and discuss problems.

Skills

Building Automation Systems

Troubleshooting

Customer interface

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Technical support

Education

High school diploma plus BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Automation Engineering

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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We are seeking an Applications Engineer to join our team! You will be responsible for performing engineering tasks related to the design, programming, user interface development, and commissioning of Building Automation Systems, lighting systems, and security systems. Work to be performed both at company office and job sites.

Job Location: Chadds Ford, PA, USA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures adherence to company and customer safety policies and procedures, supports company vision, mission, and goals, and complies with standards of conduct and appearance.
• Perform all engineering tasks related to turnkey building automation systems – System design, I/O lists, sequence of operations, equipment selection, programming, commissioning, as-builts, O&M manuals, customer training to support a minimum of $1.5MM in annual billing.
• Fine tunes and troubleshoots software on existing systems to improve system performance and to respond to customer needs.
• Support project manager, field technicians as required for assigned projects.
• Directly interface with customers to evaluate and discuss problems, and communicate results of work performed.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support for all ALC systems installed, as well as 3rd party systems such as BAS, access control, CCTV, and fire alarm.
• Develop strong working knowledge of all required troubleshooting tools, including DMM, handheld instrumentation (temp, humidity, etc.)
• Develop strong working knowledge of ALC products, security products, input/output devices, valves and actuators, dampers and actuators, and other parts used in systems.
• Provide availability to on-call technicians when required.
• Provide direct interface with vendors to resolve conflicts or operational problems between control system and controlled equipment.
• Assist in performing in-house and customer training classes
• Reads and interprets construction specifications, drawings, or other bid documents
• Assures that quality and productivity meet company and customer standards.

SKILLS/EDUCATION

• High school diploma plus BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Automation Engineering
• Working knowledge of Visio, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Demonstrated knowledge and fluency with a minimum of one BAS or scientific programming language
• Familiarity with MS operating systems, databases, and networks
• Ability to learn quickly and retain information
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Fluent ability to work with laptops, tablets, smartphones
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Excellent customer interface and human relations skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing schedules and priorities