Controls Design Engineer

The Vincit Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vincit Group is seeking a Controls Design Engineer to quote and design electrical systems for custom machinery. You will conceptualize machine function, translate concepts into drawings, source components, and oversee testing, commissioning, and on-site startup and debugging at customer sites.

Minimum Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electrical Controls Engineering with 2–5 years in machine building or automation; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electrical Controls Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–5 years in machine building, automation, or related field.
• Strong ability to design, test, and commission control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction on electrical designs for turnkey equipment.
• Plan cost estimates, schedules, and component sourcing from concept to field install.
• Analyze data and drawings to design effective electrical systems.
• Develop and test electrical products based on customer requirements and materials.
• Assist in development of product manuals for installations.

Skills

Ethernet/IP

VFDs

AutoCAD

Leadership

SQL

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Fanuc Robots

SQL

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

JOB SUMMARY

The Controls Design Engineer is responsible for quoting and designing the electrical systems and controls that drive custom built machinery and equipment to solve a customer’s problems. The role requires the ability to conceptualize how a machine will function, commit the concept to a drawing, and source the components necessary to build a working model. This individual will test the machine and finally commission, start-up and debug at customer’s facility The Controls Design Engineer is responsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques. He or she will devise new approaches to problems, prepare or modify drawings, and develop specifications for custom equipment. This will include all calculations, manuals, charts, graphs, and applicable codes adhering to normally accepted engineering standards.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Electrical Controls Engineering or the equivalent. Non-degreed candidates must have equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Electrical Controls Engineering or the equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Required: 2-5 years of verifiable work experience in machine building, automation, integration, or other automation intensive industry sector.

Preferred: 5+ years’ experience.

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S)

Specialized Skills/License/Certification Required:

• Must be competent with the workings and application of Ethernet I/P addressing systems and switching, VFDS, industrial safety controls, panel layouts and designs, and the ability to draw schematics using auto cad.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, committed team player, with strong leadership and performance management skills capable of stepping up to assure that projects are completed.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and bring multiple projects to completion on time and on budget.
• Preferred: Experience applying and programing Fanuc Robots a real plus.
• Experience with SQL and Solid Works also desired.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)

• Provides technical direction or leadership on a project basis to designers, drafters, assembly technicians and field support technicians.
• Plan, conduct cost estimates, schedule, and source components for projects from conception to field install and start up.
• Analyze reports, drawings, tests, and other data to plan and design work.
• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and applying knowledge of electricity, programming, and materials.
• Confirms systems’ and components' capabilities by designing testing methods; testing properties.
• Develops electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Able to research, develop, design, and test a wide range of machinery, both as standard products and with custom features, according to requirements of individual customers.
• Assist in development of product manuals for turn-key equipment installations
• Complete other job tasks and special projects as assigned VIN123

ABOUT US

We are looking for? The Vincit Group is seeking experts in their individual fields. The Vincit Group is a single source provider with a network of eight member companies that delivers maximum efficiency through the vertical integration of chemical services, contract sanitation management, as well as automation and engineering solutions throughout North and South America. Each member company focuses on its core competency to provide maximum value to our clients—Zee Company, Zeco, and Pro Logistics for chemistry; QSI, TCS, and Numark for contract sanitation; ITG for engineering.

This vertically-integrated model allows us to more effectively reduce a client’s total cost of operations. Whether they require equipment, customized chemical support, specialized logistics and delivery, or outsourced services, our goal is to improve our clients’ business and raise the bar.

To help achieve this goal, the Vincit Group Support Services team provides IT, finance, marketing, and human resources solutions to the member companies. We currently employ nearly 9,000 associates among all member companies in the organization.

Who do we look for?

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!