Controls Engineer II

KPI Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Care Concierge Service

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness

Pet Insurance

Milk Stork Program

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Job summary

KPI Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer to participate in electrical control design and commissioning, applying PLC programming and integration standards developed by KPI Solutions. You will be hands-on with design, testing, and field deployment while supporting customers and aligning with business strategy.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of controls experience, travel up to 60%, and familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, GE, and Square D systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. Electrical Engineering or trade school equivalent in PLC/Controls Engineering or combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years controls field installation/commissioning.
• Experience with designing, commissioning and troubleshooting controls systems (Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Square D, etc.).
• Knowledge of industrial controls networks (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet).
• Capable of managing stressful situations and maintaining strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety guidelines, wear appropriate PPE and be safety first oriented.
• Follow standards set forth by KPI Solutions.
• Understand project schedules and scope of work.
• Understand project requirements, specifications, and equipment functionality.
• Contribute to the team and be capable of reacting to change.
• Communicate well and often with Project Managers and/or Controls Manager.
• Complete defined tests from KPI Solutions standard testing documents and check sheets.
• Communicate well with customers during testing processes.
• Ensure quality of field installations.
• All other tasks as directed by management.

Skills

PLCs & controls troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Testing & commissioning

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering or trade school equivalent

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

GE

Square D

Ethernet/IP

ControlNet

DeviceNet

Job description

As a Controls Engineer you will participate in electrical control design and commissioning. Utilize standards in electrical controls design, PLC programming and commissioning developed by Kuecker Pulse Integration. Comfortable with hands-on design and product development, supporting customers and executing a business strategy. Thrive in fast-paced uncertain environments

• Follow all safety guidelines, wear appropriate PPE and be safety first oriented.
• Follow Standards set forth by Kuecker Pulse Integration.
• Understand project schedules and scope of work.
• Understand project requirements, specifications, and equipment functionality.
• Contribute to the team and be capable of reacting to change.
• Communicate well and often with Project Managers and/or Controls Manager.
• Complete defined tests from Kuecker Pulse Integration standard testing documents and check sheets.
• Communicate well with customers during testing processes.
• Ensure quality of field installations.
• All other tasks as directed by management.

• B.S. Electrical Engineering or Trade School equivalent in PLC/Controls Engineering or Combination of Education and Experience equivalent.
• Capable of managing stressful situations and maintain strong analytical, verbal and written communication.
• 1-2 Years controls field installation/commissioning.
• Experience in following and executing multiple tasks, ability to keep track of multiple tasks and complete them all with updates and reports communicated where appropriate.
• Knowledge of designing/commissioning/troubleshooting controls systems (i.e. Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Square D, etc.) is a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial controls networks (i.e. Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) is a plus.
• 60% Travel

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Care Concierge Service

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)

• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Milk Stork Program

• Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)

• Training & DevelopmentKPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.