Industrial Controls Engineer

CFD Research Corporation; Hollywood (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid leave

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an experienced industrial controls engineer to design, develop, and integrate complex control systems. This role entails working with a multidisciplinary team to support rapid prototyping and hardware development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PLC programming and motor control systems. Competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including a 401(k), health insurance, and paid leave, are part of the employment package.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in industrial controls engineering.
• Ability to establish network communications and remote Windows workstations.
• Experience developing and interpreting electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex control systems.
• Support rapid prototyping and hardware development.
• Coordinate and support control system design, development, and test.

Skills

Industrial motor control system automation

Rockwell Automation PLC hardware

Electrical system knowledge

PLC programming

Testing and debugging

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related ABET-accredited STEM degree

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Factory Talk software

National Instruments DAQ systems

Job description

About CFD Research:

Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee‑owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

Job Description

CFD Research Corporation is seeking an experienced industrial controls engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in the design, development, and integration of complex systems for our customers. In this role you will support both rapid prototyping and detailed hardware development. This individual will work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and support all aspects of control system design, development, and test. This role is based out of our Engineering Test Center in Hollywood, AL. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial motor control system automation, Rockwell Automation PLC hardware, and supporting electrical system knowledge.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant ABET‑accredited STEM degree with 5 years of relevant experience
• Motor control center design, layout, integration, and test
• Low voltage (LV) to medium voltage (MV) Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and programmable logic controller (PLC) integration
• Proficiency in Rockwell Automation PLC Programming
• Working knowledge of Studio 5000 and Factory Talk software
• Testing and debugging of PLC control system

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to establish network communications and remote Windows workstations
• Knowledge of National Instruments DAQ systems
• Electrical system design, layout, integration, and test
• Experience in developing and interpreting electrical schematics
• Comfortable working in a prototyping environment
• Knowledge of applicable safety codes

Location

This individual will work onsite in Hollywood, AL.

Benefits

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full‑Time, permanent employee‑owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long‑term and short‑term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part‑Time and Temporary employee‑owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories