Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Are you looking for a career where you will have an immediate impact and drive projects to a successful completion? Are you motivated to help local manufacturing industries increase their competitive advantage and achieve their energy efficiency goals? Are you looking to join an organization of engineers that is owned and managed by fellow engineers?

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides automation solutions to a diverse set of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, discrete manufactured products, and more. Since 1991, ACE has consistently grown and is one of the largest integrators in the United States. ACE serves our customers out of nine offices in seven states (Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas).  ACE’s vision is for continued growth to meet the automation challenges of America’s manufacturing industries.

ACE is seeking experienced, passionate engineers to join our team and continue our success.

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Senior Controls Engineer at ACE, you will deliver projects to customers. Your primary job functions will include:

• Leading project teams comprised of other local ACE engineering resources
• Meeting with Project Managers and ACE ownership to assess project’s statuses, customer satisfaction and assist with mentoring less experienced ACE engineers.
• Designing, developing, and documenting systems which meet our customers’ requirements.
• Communicating with customers, both at the office and on-site, to present your work and come up with unique solutions.
• Engaging with other ACE engineers to teach and learn project methodologies.
• Traveling to customer sites to implement and test project deliverables.

The successful senior engineering applicant will have opportunities for advancement into ACE’s senior leadership organization. ACE offers professional development opportunities within all departments of our organization. Engineers at ACE have opportunities for advancement that include technical leadership, project management, sales, and engineering management. ACE is currently managed and owned by engineers who have all worked as process control system engineers at ACE.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelors (or higher) degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years of experience with control systems in manufacturing industries.
• Expertise with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS and MES technologies.
• Proven experience in delivering projects to success conclusion.
• Ability to handle a project through its entire lifecycle.
• Strong written and oral communication skills that allow you to communicate complicated control and cybersecurity concepts both internally and externally.
• Understanding of process control or other manufacturing processes.
• Thorough knowledge of business application software (MS Office package).
• Displays a positive and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates a flexible and cooperative working style.
• Willing to work off-hours when required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to submit to drug testing and/or background checks as mandated for a) employment, and b) customer contract requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• Certifications from Industry Technology Partners

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides employees with a comprehensive and attractive benefits package and salary ranges commensurate with experience.

For more information about Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE), please visit our website at www.ace-net.com.

ACE is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.

ACE is an equal opportunity employer. ACE will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to meet any of the above qualifications, please contact Human Resources.