Controls Engineer I

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

Filtra, a family company of Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, and Personal Time Off.

SUMMARY 

The Controls Engineer I is responsible for the designing, developing, and implementing control systems for automated processes and equipment. The Controls Engineer III will work closely with other engineering teams to ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of control systems across various applications, including manufacturing, and industrial automation.  

A successful candidate will have the knowledge and capability to interface with a cross-functional team of engineers to successfully meet customer expectations. The candidate will possess sufficient electrical hardware knowledge to support and execute troubleshooting processes with a project or commissioning team. 

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.    

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

Design the power distribution and sizing control devices. 

Calculate and document power requirements and short circuit current ratings of systems. 

Design controls systems, PLCs or relays. 

Program PLCs and HMIs as required. 

Design pneumatic and hydraulic control systems. 

Responsible for start-up debugging. 

Ability to assess project requirements as well as complete them in a timely manner and within budget. 

Responsible for adhering to domestic and international standards compliance. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's degree and four to seven (4-7) years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.  

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

Working knowledge of the following software packages: 

PLC Programming (RS Logix) 

HMI Programming (PanelView) 

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

AutoCad/NanoCad of other equivalent 2D cad software 

Knowledge of UL508A requirements. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

EOE including Disability/Vet  

Filtra, a family company of Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• STD/LTD/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal Aid Assistance Program
• Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training and Development Opportunities