Entry Level Engineer/Developer

Role overview

Core responsibilities

• Design and develop automation systems and electrical controls for manufacturing equipment and sensors.
• Architect solutions using appropriate technologies, from databases and AI to user-interface tools.
• Provide real-time, actionable process information and develop quality code to company and client standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, partners, and clients; the role may grow into leading engineering and technician teams.
• Travel to customer sites for planning, assessment, commissioning, and testing.

Systems path

• Assess and document client plant systems and connected equipment.
• Use P&IDs, equipment lists, I/O lists, and process descriptions to define control schemes.
• Network customer systems, controllers, HMI PCs, field instruments, and process skids into integrated control systems.
• Systems technologies include DCS, PLCs, Rockwell, Siemens, Emerson, Schneider, Inductive, and Aveva.

Information Systems path

• Design and implement industrial software applications that aggregate manufacturing data and produce reports for business decisions.
• Configure solutions and use scripting and automation to improve process efficiency.
• Install and commission plant-floor systems and support operations personnel with use and maintenance.
• Technologies include relational databases and historians, MS SQL Server, Oracle, OSIsoft, Python, VBA/VBScript, C#, Linux shell, and PowerShell.

Industrial IT path

• Map and design network architectures; configure and test infrastructure components.
• Install and commission equipment at customer sites according to design.
• Work with customers and project teams to define needs and implement solutions.
• Areas include virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, Windows, and wireless technologies.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle concurrent projects; enthusiasm for solving problems and developing solutions.
• A degree in a technical field related to engineering, controls, or systems is preferred.
• Relevant co-op experience and manufacturing process knowledge are pertinent experience.
• Systems path success factors include process or manufacturing systems understanding, co-op experience, and electrical or process knowledge.
• Information Systems path calls for understanding information system architectures.
• Industrial IT path values interest in networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity in manufacturing or office settings.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base salary is listed as $80,000–$82,000, depending on experience; the pay cadence is not specified.
• Performance bonuses, travel incentives and per-diem packages for field assignments, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, and professional development are described.