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