Controls Engineer – Denver

Applied Control Engineering, Inc.; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Employer Match

Paid vacation and holidays

FSA/HSA

Career advancement

Job summary

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer in Wheat Ridge, CO to design, develop, and document control systems for diverse manufacturing clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead projects through full lifecycles on customer sites. Travel and on-site collaboration are required.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience with control systems in manufacturing environments.
• Experience configuring PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and MES applications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to lead projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document control systems to meet customer requirements.
• Lead project teams to ensure quality deliverables.
• Communicate with customers on-site and in the office to present solutions.

Skills

Controls eng

PLC/SCADA

Project leadership

MS Office

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Controls Engineer - Wheat Ridge, CO

Are you looking for a career where you will have an immediate impact and drive projects to a successful completion? Are you motivated to help local manufacturing industries increase their competitive advantage and achieve their energy efficiency goals? Are you looking to join an organization of engineers that is owned and managed by fellow engineers?

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides automation solutions to a diverse set of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, discrete manufactured products, and more. 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 is seeking level, passionate engineers to join our team.

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Controls Engineer at ACE, you will join a project team delivering automation projects to customers. Your primary job functions will include:

• Designing, developing, and documenting systems which meet our customers’ requirements.
• Leading project teams in order to ensure quality deliverables.
• 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; expectation is 50% of your time will be spent at customer sites.
• Meeting with project managers, subject matter experts, and business leadership to assess your project’s status and determine the most effective approach for successful completion.
• Mentoring fellow engineers to teach control concepts and project methodologies.

The successful applicant will have opportunities for advancement into ACE’s senior leadership organization. ACE offers professional development opportunities within all departments of our organization. Engineers at ACE have opportunities for advancement that include technical leadership, project management, sales, and engineering management. ACE is currently managed and owned by engineers who have all worked as process control system engineers at ACE.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelors (or higher) degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Three+ (3+) years of experience with control systems in manufacturing industries.
• Experience configuring PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and/or MES applications.
• Understanding of process control or other manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in delivering projects to success conclusion.
• Ability to handle a project through its entire lifecycle.
• Strong written and oral communication skills that allow you to communicate complicated concepts both internally and externally.
• Thorough knowledge of business application software (MS Office package).
• 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:

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• Certifications from Industry Technology Partners

The base salary range for this position is $70K – $140K annually.
ACE's benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• FSA or HSA (with employer contribution) based upon chosen medical plan
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

For more information about Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (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.