Applications Engineer Control Systems

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary: The Applications Engineer - Gas Engine Controls will be responsible for supporting/leading the development and execution of control systems for power driven by reciprocating gas engines. A main focus of the Applications Engineer is the retrofit and conversion of control systems to a broad range of programmable controls, with a focus on multipoint injection controls and associated gas valve equipment, as well as auxiliary control systems be they PLC’s, HMI’s, SCADA, AVR’s, protective relays, power management controls. The Applications Engineer will be expected to take a project from conception through design and testing to onsite commissioning and all the necessary documentation on the way. Will also be responsible for inspecting and testing electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repairs.

Location:

• Kent, WA
• Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Mandeville, LA

Other Job Details:

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday.
• Travel expectations: up to 25%, including overnight stays and weekends.
• Ability to travel via plane, train, and vehicle.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
• Relocation assistance is provided on an as-needed basis.
• Sign-on Bonus
• This position is eligible for an annual bonus (STI) of up to 10% of the annual salary.
• This position is eligible for bonus compensation for qualified commissioning jobs.

Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Highly Competitive PTO Accrual, 10 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short/Long-Term, 401K with Company Match, Pet Insurance, Optional Supplemental Insurances, Legal Assistance for Theft, Health Advocate, Tuition Assistance, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Adoption Aid, Referral Bonuses, and more.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Working at a level that needs no supervision, with the ability to handle the following tasks in a lead/supervisory engineer role.

• Managing complex site applications from start to completion utilizing the client and third-party resources to meet the objective of delivering a system on time and on budget.
• Supervising and developing junior engineers / field service engineers on specific tasks, especially related to gas engine applications.
• Act as a specialist applications engineer in a consultant role (subject matter expert).
• Developing New and Special Applications.
• Assist with developing Standards and Process to Move the client Engineering Forward.
• Take responsibility to be a product champion inside the client multiple products and applications.
• Inspecting electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Troubleshooting problems with electrical machinery, systems and components.
• Installing new or replacing electrical and electronic components of electrical/electronic equipment and systems.
• Designing, and testing of integrated systems for engine safety controls on board and land-based applications.
• Maintaining documentation of manuals, descriptions and electrical/electronic drawings.
• Reporting work scope, all activities, findings and conditions with documentation in accordance to manufacturer specifications and THE CLIENT-ISO standards.
• Accomplishing goals in accordance with company strategies and leadership competencies.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An accepted master in the technical applications that THE CLIENT develops.
• Automation Control Systems and Instrumentation experience.
• PLC / HMI / SCADA programming experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office business software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated self-starting ability with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (in English a must, Spanish would be a plus).
• Willing and able to travel, domestically and internationally.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 5 years relevant work experience or 12 years relevant work experience in power, industrial automation or related industry.
• Valid US Driving License.
• Valid Passport.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.