SYSTEMS ENGINEER / SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Company: Applied Industrial Technologies
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Industrial/Commercial Control Systems Engineering service for
ISI customers in the local area, relating to their needs in the
following areas: SCADA Systems, PLC Programming, CAD Drawings,
Industrial Networking, Systems Calibration, and other duties as
assigned.
- Support Instrument Technicians in the field with issues related
to interfacing field devices to DCS & SCADA systems, special needs
testing, and technical support.
- Work with other System Engineers to resolve backlog of projects
while maintaining excellent relationships with current contract
customers.
- Provide support for other projects within the local service
area, and throughout the ISI footprint as needed.
- Report job activity as well as maintain detailed logs about
service calls, parts, and orders.
- Identify opportunities for upgrades at the customer
facility.
- Use company vehicle to travel to and from job sites while
maintaining defensive driving habits that reflect upon the sterling
reputation of the company.
Competencies: Adaptability Customer Service Job Knowledge Quality
Communication Dependability Problem Solving Results Driven Computer
Skills Initiative Product Expertise Technical Skills Essential
Mental Functions:
- Strong background in electrical/electronic engineering, process
instrumentation & process engineering.
- Self-Motivated, Self-Driven, and the ability to Self-Manage is
crucial.
- High energy, technically competent, and resourceful; Extreme
attention to detail.
- Strong verbal & written communication skills.
- Excellent math, computer, and mechanical skills.
- Strong Computer skills in the following areas:
- Microsoft Visual Basic and/or other basic programming
software
- AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or other computer aided design
software
- Understanding of networks and network structure desired
- Programming in multiple programming languages and scripting
techniques
- Basic familiarity of radio-based communications and
protocols
- Strong understanding of industrial controls and process
controls including PID Loops and pump control, industrial
instrument calibrations, and repairs.
- Analog current loops (4-20mAdc, 1-5Vdc, etc.) and the
conversion process between these instrument loops and their PLC
counterparts in numeric counts.
- Strong Electrical knowledge and a good understanding of the
National Electrical Code
- Knowledge of required equipment, including hand tools, volt-ohm
meters, power tools, and instrument loops, etc.
- *Note: If candidate does not possess all the above functions on
hire date, On the Job Training (OJT) will be provided. Learning new
functions daily is expected and a requirement for this position.
Candidate must be willing to learn and willing to teach others.
Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used:
- Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75lbs.
- Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of
time.
- Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
- Must have clean background and be able to pass both a
pre-employment & random drug test(s).
- Must be available for occasional call-ins
- Available for overnight travel to various locations & customer
sites to provide service and training based on business needs
- Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather,
elements, heavy equipment, earth excavation, power tools, clean
room, animal and insect bite exposure, dirt and noise.
- Ability to travel nationally when required.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
(BSEE / BSEET / ASEE with PLC Programing) required; Master's Degree
strongly preferred, namely in Electrical Engineering (MSEE/MSEET).
Additional experience can be substituted for degree
requirement.
- 1-3+ years' experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley,
Automation Direct, MOSCAD, etc.) required; Process/Flow Control
experience strongly desired.
- 1-3+ years' experience with Computer based HMI software
(Wonderware, VTSCADA, Lookout, etc.) required.
- Strong computer proficiency required, namely the ability to
operate a variety of electronic and microcomputer instruments used
to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow,
temperature, and level.
- Clean driving record required.
- Electrical/Mechanical Contractors license a plus
- Mechanical and Electrical installation skills a plus
Work Environment:
- Varied environment; customer facilities will include indoor and
outdoor environments, with exposure to all potential weather
elements, clean rooms, factories, and others.
- Travel up to 50%
Keywords: Applied Industrial Technologies, Cleveland , SYSTEMS ENGINEER / SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN, Engineering , Cleveland, Ohio
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