Controls Engineer

Description

Simplex designs and manufactures Load Banks and Fuel Supply systems for power generation and liquid automation. Our Products are used world-wide for mission critical environments in manufacturing, technology, hospitals, data centers and the U.S. military. At Simplex, we are experts at building products that meet our customers' exact requirements.

The duties of the Controls Engineer will consist of creating, modifying and testing controls software to provide control of our equipment while meeting our customer’s specifications. Proficiency will be attained on the job including the acquisition of a working knowledge of our products and their application. The controls engineer is expected to grow quickly in knowledge and ability to the point of assuming independent work in a period of 1-2 months and demonstrate continual growth thereafter.

• Work closely with engineering personnel to create, modify and test controls software
• Analyze sales orders and customer specifications
• Input information into proprietary software accurately and efficiently
• Modify programs with the changes required to achieve intended operation and functionality
• Build PLC/HMI programs to meet customer expectations
• Troubleshoot service-related issues related to programming
• Travel to job sites as needed to assist with controls integration (less than 5%)
• Maintain a workflow that ensures timely adherence to the schedule