Controls Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity and collaboration are a few things you’ll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace then we would like to get to know you better.

Award Winning - Employee Owned - Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance - Ownership Opportunity - Continuing Education Support

BENEFITS AND PERKS
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests. In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary; 401K retirement plan; paid time off; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options; plus a flexible work schedule.

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE
$92,000 - $98,000 DOE

JOB SUMMARY

As a Controls Engineer in Clear Lake, SD, you will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks across various systems and projects, including: designing electrical schematics, writing and troubleshooting PLC and HMI programs for Rockwell, Mitsubishi, and Direct Logic systems, and working with PC-based controls; managing projects from ordering parts and building panels to installing and wiring components, and optimizing robot paths; addressing issues such as laser faults, communication problems, and mechanical interferences, as well as making program adjustments for component changes and improving system efficiency; handling machine maintenance, including duplicating PC drives and resolving issues with machine operation and sensor logic, and working collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering from an ABET-accredited university required
• 3+ years of relevant/previous work required
• Experience with instrumentation and controls design as well as PLC/HMI programming
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and their associated controls; sound understanding of control system architectures and computer systems
• Experience with project management tasks including covering initial concept/proposal, design, implementation, testing, start-up, and closeout

SKILLS AND VALUES

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please consider joining Applied’s team of talented employees!

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.