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Concept Systems Inc. Controls Engineer in Kennewick, Washington
Concept Systems offers career advancement opportunities by challenging our engineers to expand their skillset and become leaders in robotics, vision, laser scanning, motion control, manufacturing intelligence, and more. In short, our mission is to team with our customers to achieve manufacturing excellence by delivering the right automation solutions. To do so we are committed to being on the leading edge of automation technologies and developing innovative solutions to apply those technologies. With the rapid advancement of automation technology, the learning and development never stops. Couple this with our broad industry approach, serving markets such as aerospace, food processing, recycling, metals, automotive, breweries, and wood products, the rich learning environment we provide should be clear.
We are looking to add a Controls Engineer to our team who will be responsible for applying engineering principles and experience to develop various project designs. Additionally, this individual will exercise judgement and initiative to solve problems and make sound recommendations while building and maintaining customer relationships.
Technical, industry, scope, trade, and innovation diversity is the opportunity awaiting you at Concept Systems. We are excited to hear from you and confident you will like what you see as you learn more about us!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
System Hardware and Layout Design
System and Software Development
Proposals and Sales Support
Training and Career Development
Engineering
Proposals and Sales Support
Works with customers to understand problems and define a solution
Estimate solution
Develop a written proposal
Prepare proposal estimates and complete technical research
Provide technical content for sales meetings
Marketing support
System Hardware and Layout Design
Hardware selection
Develop engineering to design
Design review
Develop electrical schematics and interconnect diagrams
Motional control system design and implementation
Develop Bill of Materials
System and Software Development
Functional Description and Specification
Programming
System Testing and Acceptance
Performance and validation testing
Factory Acceptance
Hardware testing and quality control
Commissioning and Start-up
System Commissioning
System Start-up
On Site Acceptance
Operator/Customer Training
Project Deliverables and Documentation
Final As-built Drawings
Software
Operator and maintenance Manuals
Complete and accurate project documentation
Training and Career Development
Technology based training
Project Management Training
Attends Lunch & Learns as available
Active participant in Employee Success Plans and offered training related to Career Path development
Customer Relations
Customer committed mindset
Maintain existing relationships
Fast and courteous response to service and support issues
Team Activity, Development and Other
Understand and follow Concept Systems Project Methodology
Complete onboarding training module and participate in continuous training
Strong organization skills
Problem solving ability
Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance
Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation
Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers and including the ability ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure
Respectfully takes direction from manager
Key Competencies
Culture of Leadership
Not only demonstrates actions associated with living the Concept Way but inspires others to do so as well through leading by example, communication and holding others equally accountable to these standards. Takes ownership for own success; speaks openly and sincerely, is a source of inspiration, develops and fosters relationships both internally and externally and strives to be innovative.
Results Focused
Focuses on desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Gets the job done on time and within budget. Sets high standards for performance of self and others, assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing projects or tasks, and can be counted on to deliver consistent and high-quality results.
Communicates Effectively
Clearly conveys information and ideas, orally and in writing, both internally and with customers. Organizes and structures communication to be professional, positive and succinct. Demonstrates active listening and appropriate body language.
Adaptive to Change
Views change as necessary and positive; maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment, adjusts effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements, and can effectively cope with change internal to Concept Systems or externally.
Culture of Innovation
Demonstrates the desire to be innovative by taking a proactive and creative approach to projects. Presents new product ideas when possible, participates in R2D2, and contributes through Follow It or Fix It.
Culture of Accountability
Demonstrates making the choice to rise above individual circumstances and demonstrates the ownership necessary for achieving the desired results – to See It, Own It, Solve It and Do It.
Culture of Respect
Demonstrates respect for others and provides recognition and appreciation for individuals in every role within Concept Systems.
Follow It or Fix It
Actively contributes feedback in an effort to promote continuous improvement while following Concept Systems established and documented business processes.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field from an accredited four-year college or university required
Proficiency with Office 365 is required
Process Control in Food and Beverage industry preferred
Dairy industry experience preferred
System Integration experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Travel to support project and sales required
Valid, insurable Driver's License is required
Valid Passport for occasional out of country travel preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk to hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Project work in the shop and customer start-ups may require moderate physical demands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather) and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment may vary depending on start-up and customer site environments. Travel to customer sites is required for this position; 20-30% annually.
Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Applicants cannot require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
Concept Systems offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, flexible spending, matching 401(k), generous paid time off programs, profit sharing, and company paid training - in addition to a professional and business casual environment.
Concept Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Information About Us
Our career advancement program allows multiple paths for advancement, whether it is diversifying your technical skillset, building on an existing skillset, project management, and/or personnel management. Concept Systems is a growing, progressive company that is leading manufacturing through the automation age and beyond. Now is a great time to join our team!
As a company founded by engineers, for engineers, we know the best candidates are likely wanting some more details, so here you go - in addition to our diverse technology and industry approach, Concept Systems handles projects ranging in size from large Greenfield facilities to small turnkey machine center upgrades. We offer full service to our Customers, where our Controls Group works hand in hand with our Mechanical and Service Groups to tackle all our customers' control system's needs.
Need more? We have more - Concept Systems also takes a unique approach to Products. All of our Engineers are encouraged to participate in Product ideation and development. With all the cool technologies we are engaged with and the wide array of applications we are asked to take on, we regularly come across technology solutions that we can package as products and sell into other markets. This approach sparks innovation at Concept Systems, keeps our engineers engaged in a healthy stream of R&D activity, and solidified our financial business model.
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