Controls Engineer

Superior Sales & Service, Inc., a worldwide manufacturer of railroad equipment is looking to add to our growing team. We have an opening for a

Controls Engineer with an emphasis on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

This is an onsite position located in Plattsmouth, NE, with no remote work available.

Job Summary:

Responsible for a wide range of engineering assignments under limited supervision. Will be responsible for all design and installation of all control 

systems for each product and training installation.

Responsibility:

• Analyze, develop, and recommend design approaches necessary to meet production
• requirements for new and existing products.
• Design and develop and assist installation of mobile equipment control systems.
• Most are hydraulic, however some electrical and pneumatic controls.
• Provides fabrication support and assistance.
• Participates in projects from concept through design, testing, manufacturing, and customer
• installation.
• Troubleshoots product failures and suggests corrective action.
• Interfaces with drafting, testing, manufacturing, purchasing, quality control, and vendors on
• various issues associated with product lines.
• Reviews and approves related input such as drawings and specifications prepared by technical
• support staff.
• Interfaces with customers as required and provides support in the field when needed.

Complexity of Duties:

• Works under the direction of the Engineering Manager to determine and develop approaches to solutions.
• Ability to apply a wide range of complex engineering principles and concepts in the field.
• Working knowledge and understanding of multiple related disciplines such as Manufacturing,
• Hydraulics, Controls, Electrical, cost reduction.
• Provides technical assistance and solutions to a wide range of difficult problems requiring
• technical competence.
• Interfaces regularly with multiple levels of the organization and vendors on issues relating to product lines. May represent our organization in 

providing solutions to difficult technical

• problems associated with specific projects.
• Ability to work with all the Engineering staff.

Essential Skills:

This is not an entry-level position and the candidate must be able to use Solidworks and already be familiar with controls systems (hydraulic, 

pneumatic, & electrical). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A high degree of technical competence and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex mechanical engineering principles.
• Knowledge of Parker, IQan, Hydac, or Danfoss Plus One type of control system for large construction equipment manufacturers.
• The applicant will be expected to complete programming for the control system.
• Ability to operate a computer and skilled in its use.
• Ability to support the work of engineering technicians.
• Competence in 3D solid modeling design and drafting utilizing Solidworks.

Education and Experience:

• Five plus years of related experience.
• Experience in related equipment (engines, pumps, motors, valves, etc.)

 Other Skills and Abilities: 

• Advanced technical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer contact communication skills.
• Troubleshooting skills and organizational skills.
• Skilled with word processing, spreadsheets, Solidworks CAD experience is essential.

Benefits:

• Includes Simple IRA
• Health insurance
• 2 weeks of paid time off
• Paid holidays
• All available after a probationary period