Controls Engineer - Selectek, Inc.

Selectek has an immediate need for a Controls Engineer in the Chattanooga, TN area.

Job description:
The Controls Engineer will work in conjunction with the engineering department on designing and developing electrical circuit and controls logic. This job includes development time in the office, optimization and troubleshooting in the plant, and installation and support at customers sites throughout North America.

Required:

• 10+ years of PLC and HMI programming in a related field
• Use of PLC programming software. (Automation Direct, Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Experience with machine commissioning and providing remote onsite support
• Experience setting up and maintaining common industrial networks
• Programming PLCs and HMIs
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems
• Ability to design/establish manufacturing processes
• Managing ability and skills to analyze problems
• Perform circuit diagnostics
• Ability to program AC Drives and Servos
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• AutoCAD skills to design and draw electrical/controls schematics.
• Available for up to 50% travel time throughout the year
• Ability to pass criminal background and clean driving record

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Bosch Rexroth programming environment
• Assembly and production experience
• Ability to speak, write and communicate in French is a big plus
• Experience with 460V systems

Job order details:
This job includes development time in the office, optimization and troubleshooting in the plant, and installation and support at customers sites throughout North America. This person will do programming in-house, troubleshoot connections, onsite testing and then go to client site for commissioning.

Sponsorship: YES (If Canadian and can speak French)

Pay range: $43/hour - $58/hour + paid hotel when traveling to customer site, company vehicle, daily per diem.
*Per diem is $60 for 1st day, plus an additional $40/day (up to $100/day) for any additional nights for extended stays. This will likely only happen once a month.  You will never have to pay for anything out of pocket.

Term of assignment: 6 months temp to perm

Pay method when direct: Salary plus performance bonuses

Location of job: Hixson, TN area

Hours and shift: Monday - Friday 8AM – 5PM (can vary if onsite for a commissioning project)

Work from home/remote: No

Overtime expected: Yes (Avg 5 hours/week)

Travel: Yes - 50%; Travel sites will include mainly Southeast (NC, VA, TN) and will normally be going to plants that convert lumber into wood flooring

Work attire: Business Casual

Does the client require a background check/drug test? Yes

Please contact Lizzie Johns at 470-203-0754 or Ljohns@selectek.com for more details.