Controls Engineering Supervisor

Company Background:

Founded in 1968, Applied Energy Systems is the premier gas delivery equipment and service provider to the semiconductor, photovoltaics, R&D, and government industries.  As a growing manufacturing company serving thousands of customers domestically and worldwide, we form long standing relationships with our clients, providing them with the gas delivery equipment excellence they need to scale their businesses from the earliest stages of innovation to their emergence as global market leaders.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for performing engineering duties in planning and designing control systems and equipment. Is responsible for supervising engineering projects including planning, directing and coordinating activities. This is a working supervisor position, and with guidance has authority for personnel actions. Is familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assists with the coordination and project management of the Controls group including labor and material tracking, on-time delivery
• Analyze data, such as customer design proposal, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Researches, develops, creates, modifies and tests operating systems-level software
• Designs, develops, tests or supervises the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment components or systems
• May be responsible for technical support of PLC & microprocessor based hardware and software
• Research, develops, designs and tests electrical components, equipment and systems
• Ensures that manufacturing, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Confers with executive management, engineering management, production and customer service staff to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness
• Stays abreast of industry standards and codes. Analyzes and assists with resolving product problems
• Assists Engineering Manager with forecasting operating costs of department and preparation of budget requests
• Incumbent will have leadership and motivational qualities
• Attend various interdepartmental meetings

Essential Skills:

• Strong Sense of urgency and responsiveness
• Demonstrate flexibility and a dedication to accuracy
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Enjoys working in a small business environment
• A team leader who can take initiative
• Self-motivated, creative, and proactive
• Highly organized with an innate ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time and tasks effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication in clear and concise manner

Required Experience:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field
• 3+ years’ experience in PLC programming or hardware design
• 3+ years’ experience in project management and/or supervisory role
• Experience in electrical panel fabrication
• Proficiency using MRP/ERP software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Benefits:

• Paid Time-Off- Personal, Sick, Vacation, Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Education Reimbursement Program

If you are interested in this position, resumes and/or inquiries can be forwarded to jobs@appliedenergysystems.com.