Controls Engineer - Delaware Valley at Applied Control Engineering, Inc.

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) is seeking an entry-level engineer to join a project team delivering automation solutions for diverse industries.

You will participate in design, development, and documentation of systems that meet customer requirements and will communicate with customers both at the office and on-site to present work and craft unique solutions. You will travel to customer sites to implement and test project deliverables and collaborate with Project Managers and Lead

Qualifications

• Must have strong programming concepts.
• Proficiency with business software (MS Office).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Flexible and cooperative working style.
• Willing to work off-hours when required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to submit to drug testing and/or background checks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, development, and documentation of systems meeting customer requirements.
• Communicate with customers on-site and in-office to present work and propose solutions.
• Travel to customer sites to implement and test project deliverables.
• Meet with Project Managers and Lead Engineers to assess project status and determine best approach for completion.

Skills

Programming concepts

MS Office

Written & oral communication

Professional demeanor

Flexible working style

Off-hours readiness

Driver's license

Background checks

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

DCS

MES

Job description

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Are you looking for a career where you will receive immediate on the job training working side by side with automation experts on a variety projects? Are you motivated to help local manufacturing industries achieve their energy efficiency and sustainable business practice objectives?

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides automation solutions to a diverse set of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, discrete manufactured products, and more. Engineers at ACE have become industry leading technical experts, project managers, sales engineers, or engineering managers.

ACE is seeking entry level, passionate engineers to join our team.

JOB OVERVIEW

As a new engineer at ACE, you will join a project team that is delivering a customer project. As a part of that team, your duties will include:

• Participating in the design, development, and documentation of systems which meet our customers’ requirements.
• Communicating with customers, both at the office and on-site, to present your work and come up with unique solutions.
• Traveling to customer sites to implement and test project deliverables.
• Meeting with Project Managers and Lead Engineers to assess your project’s statuses and determine the most effective approach successful completion.

ACE offers professional development opportunities that allow a new engineer to choose from multiple career paths. As a new engineer at ACE, you will report to a team leader and mentor to help set and achieve your career goals. ACE has a 30+ year history of promoting from within. In fact, ACE is managed and currently owned by engineers who started their careers as entry level engineers at ACE.

EDUCATION

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Possess in-depth knowledge of programming concepts
• Thorough knowledge of business application software (MS Office package)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Displays a positive and professional demeanor
• Demonstrates a flexible and cooperative working style
• Willing to work off-hours when required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Willing to submit to drug testing and/or background checks as mandated for a) employment, and b) customer contract requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• General understanding of process control or other manufacturing processes.
• Prior experience with or exposure to PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS and MES technologies.
• Self-starter that can work individually or in a group, demonstrated leadership qualities.

ABOUT ACE

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) is a privately owned automation and control systems integrator. In the years since its establishment in 1991, ACE has consistently grown and is one of the largest integrators in the United States. ACE serves our customers out of nine offices in seven states (Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas). ACE’s vision is for continued growth to meet the automation challenges of America’s manufacturing industries.

ACE provides employees with a comprehensive and attractive benefits package and salary ranges commensurate with experience.

For more information about ACE, please visit our website at www.ace-net.com .

ACE is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. ACE is an equal opportunity employer. ACE will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to meet any of the above qualifications, please contact Human Resources.