Controls Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense seeks an Automation Engineer to join our Technology team in Beloit, WI. You will design and support control systems for naval power technology, including engine, davit, and test stand controls, while adhering to MIL-SPEC and cybersecurity guidelines.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support engineering documentation, and assist in testing and commissioning at both land-based and shipboard sites, with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of electrical control system programming and design.
• Experience with PLC programming (Rockwell, Automation Direct; some Siemens).
• Knowledge of wiring schematics and electrical drawings.
• Experience with networking protocols (CANBUS, Modbus, Ethernet).
• Ability to travel up to 30% per year.
• U.S. citizenship/no foreign nationals NOFORN requirement; will provide proof of citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop controls and automation solutions for naval systems.
• Support product development gate processes for new products and upgrades.
• Contribute to technical proposals, quotes, and presentations.
• Prepare engineering submittals, drawings, and BOMs.
• Design industrial networks and interconnect cabling.
• Assist in testing and commissioning at ship and land-based sites.

Skills

Electrical control systems

PLC programming

CANBUS/Modbus/Ethernet networks

Technical documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer, Fairbanks Morse Technology

Reports To: Electrical and Controls Engineering Manager

Summary

Fairbanks Morse Technology’s goal is to create secure, mission-driven, advanced, and reliable technology solutions through artificial intelligence, digital technology, smart engineering solutions, automation, and Advanced IOT Solutions.

Fairbanks Morse is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Technology team. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting all control systems within the FMD product family. Key responsibilities encompass design and development of various control systems such as engine controls, davit controls, test stand controls, and other Naval ship systems. The role also involves MIL-SPEC qualification processes, historical data collection and analysis, networking implementations through various protocols, detail documentation including electrical schematics, and cybersecurity guideline compliance.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop controls and automation solutions.
• Work within the FMD product development phase gate process to develop new products, product upgrades, and retrofits.
• Support sales and proposal teams in their efforts through technical writing, and support quotes, proposals and presentations.
• Define scope of work and level of effort required for the development of new products, upgrades, and retrofits
• Work directly with customers in a professional manner communicating requirements, status updates, issues, etc
• Prepare engineering submittals, reports, design drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Design and implement industrial networks including Modbus TCP/RTU, and Industrial Ethernet
• Support design, development, testing, and commissioning of new products at FMD facilities. This includes testing and/or acceptance at customer sites at both land-based sites as well as on ship (both at sea and in port)
• Prepare and design cable/wire interconnect schedules for integrated systems
• Be adaptable and willing to take on additional tasks that support team and organizational goals, related to the primary function of this roll
• Continually learn and stay up to date on new methods, techniques and capabilities in the fields of Autonomy, AI and control systems automation.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical control system programming, electrical system design, power distribution, project/task management, and equipment installations
• 1+ years experience with different networks (i.e. CANBUS, Modbus, Ethernet, etc)
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and HMI development (mainly Rockwell and Automation Direct, some Siemens)
• Prove ability in finding issues, conceptualizing practical solutions, implementing through completion.
• Proficiency with reading and understanding electrical drawings.
• Experience creating electrical schematics using AutoCAD or similar software
• Experience designing and troubleshooting industrial controls and power systems.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required
• Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment
• Ability to be effective working in a cross functional team.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel est 30% per year
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Preferred

• Experience in the Maritime Defense Industry, ship design, or ships systems design
• Experience simulating with MATLAB, Simulink, and/or similar
• Experience creating controls documentation including but not limited to commissioning documentation.
• Experience with Oracle
• Working Knowledge of MS Project
• Experience with SCADA or HMI software development
• Cyber Security specifically as it relates to the government
• Proficiency with reading and understanding mechanical drawings, P&ID’s, water, air, and hydraulic system drawings.
• Familiarity with implementing and deploying AI solutions
• Applicant will be required to assist in testing and troubleshooting energized electrical control systems. Strong preference is given to applicant with some demonstrated capability for this skill

Fairbanks Morse offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.