Controls Engineers- May grads

Laitram LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm is seeking May graduates for a Controls Engineering role in Baltimore. The position involves designing control panel layouts and programming PLCs for various controls systems. Ideal candidates should hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and have knowledge of engineering concepts. This entry-level role requires effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate as a team player. Benefits and competitive salary packages are offered based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds and climb ladders.
• Ability to work from electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panel layouts.
• Program PLCs for control systems.
• Assist with project commissioning and troubleshooting.

Skills

Knowledge of controls engineering concepts

Ability to code in C/C++, JAVA, Matlab, Python

Effective communication skills

Self-managed and team player

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

CAD Software

PLC Programming Tools

Job description

Intralox is looking for upcoming May graduates to join our Controls Engineering team!

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide.

Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 50 years.

Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.

We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

This position is not eligible for work authorization or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Works under immediate supervision of senior team members.
• Must Follow all defined instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.
• Designs in CAD electrical control panel layouts, bills of materials and schematics.
• Program PLCs for control systems that include field devices such as photoeyes, shaft encoders, barcode scanners, solenoids, scales, VFDs, E-stops and other I/O devices.
• Assists with the creation and teaching of associated training.
• Assists with project commissioning and troubleshooting of system installations.
• Perform control system inspections and verification to ensure installation quality and compliance with documentation
• Verify that actual work matches all documentation.
• Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software. This includes supporting Mechanical and Electrical Field installers.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or like equivalent from an accredited Institution
• 0-2 years of related experiences
• Has knowledge of commonly-used controls engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
• Must pass drug screening and background check
• Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds and climb ladders
• Ability to understand and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Ability to understand manufacturer data sheets and apply them in practice
• Ability to configure PLC’s, HMI’s, computers, networks, cameras, field instrumentation devices, and variable frequency drives which are used to control sorters, conveyors, and other related equipment
• Ability to code, C/C++, JAVA, Matlab, Python or IEC 61131 Languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block)
• Ability to develop electrical documentation packages, descriptions of operations, interfaces between systems, and be on-site during startup to coordinate and help resolve issues
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and relationship skills with engineering groups, customers, suppliers and subcontractors
• A self-managed individual who is a team player
• Ability to travel, work weekends, holidays and overtime when required (up to 90% of the year).
• Position located at Intralox offices in Baltimore, Maryland
• Intralox’s benefit program is a major part of an employee’s total compensation from the company. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.
• The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations.
• The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans