Controls Developer

Altec; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug

Retirement 401(k) Program

Vacation and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance and Mental Health

Life Insurance

Job summary

Altec Industries invites applications for a Controls Developer position based in St. Joseph, MO. You will design and deploy embedded control software for our products, collaborating with multiple teams to meet customer needs and project timelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, ABET/EAC certification for engineering degrees, and 4 years of relevant experience (internal or external). Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, with travel up to 25% expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required.
• ABET EAC certified Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required for engineering degrees.
• Internal candidates - minimum 4 years Altec experience in a Controls Developer or engineering role; 2+ years after earning degree.
• External candidates - minimum 4 years’ experience after earning degree; Masters counts as 1 year of experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work with team members and with minimal supervision.
• Thorough understanding of basic job practices and principles.
• Must interact with associates, departments, vendors, customers, etc.
• Basic understanding of business principles and practice.
• Must be confident, dynamic and able to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect software systems for embedded controls.
• Rapid proof-of-concept development.
• Explain complex systems to senior leaders clearly and concisely.
• Develop presentations and public speaking materials.
• Train others on software and engineering topics.
• Apply software development and testing best practices.
• Coordinate with other development teams on cross-team projects.
• Drive high-level business goals to completion on schedule and budget.
• Communicate with customers about technical specifications and design.
• Manage a team of development resources.
• Support Operations, Sales and Service teams.
• Contribute to Altec’s team-oriented design and customer service efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel up to 25%

Problem solving

Technical writing

Education

ABET/EAC certified engineering degree

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Why Join Altec?

Altec Industries is seeking a

Job Description

Why Join Altec?

Altec Industries is seeking a Controls Developer located in St. Joseph, MO. From customer interaction to custom product creation, Altec Engineers are leading the industry. Our mission is to profitably design, manufacture, and sell innovative custom products, services, and solutions to users of mobile telecom and utility equipment.

As a Controls Developer, you will architect, design, review, develop, validate and deploy technologies and systems for embedded controls on Altec products.

Customer First – Enjoyment of Work – Family – Financial Stability – Integrity – People Are Our Greatest Strength – Quality – Spiritual Development – Teamwork

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level within the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required.
• ABET EAC certified Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Master’s Degree in Engineering is required for engineering degrees.
• Internal candidates - Minimum of four (4) years Altec experience in a Controls Developer or engineering role, two (2) of which must be after earning the Bachelor’s degree.
• Applicable Masters counts as one (1) year of experience.
• External candidates - Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in an applicable role after earning the Bachelor’s degree.
• Applicable Masters counts as one (1) year of experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding and ability in basic job practices and principles.
• Must effectively interact with other associates, departments, operations, distributors, vendors, customers, etc.
• Basic understanding of business principles and practice.
• Must be confident, dynamic, and successful in working as part of a team.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying.

Major Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting software systems.
• Rapid proof-of-concept development.
• Clearly articulate complicated systems to senior leaders in a way that is accessible and easily to understand.
• Presentation development and public speaking.
• Training others on topics related to software and engineering.
• Excellent understanding of software development best practices.
• Excellent understanding of software testing best practices.
• Coordinate effectively with other development teams on cross-team projects to meet customer requirements and due dates.
• Champion a high-level business goal to completion on schedule and on budget.
• Communicate with customers on issues of technical specifications, product design and operation.
• Manage a team of development and engineering resources.
• Support Operations, Sales, and Service.
• Participate and contribute productively as part of Altec’s team-oriented design, manufacture, and customer service/support efforts.

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.