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Controls Engineer

LACO Technologies
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

LACO's customers are the likes of SpaceX, Apply, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed, Boeing, and Merck.  We are a leading-edge technology company serving the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical / Pharmaceutical, and other technology industries. Our growth demands that we recruit top-notch people in key positions to sustain these growth opportunities.  Come work where you will get a small company feel with big company opportunities, benefits, and technology.

We are seeking a 4-year degree multi-disciplined Controls Engineer to design, program, and test our custom vacuum and leak testing equipment. The right person will have a firm understanding of PLC programming, industrial automation, and electrical systems. Candidates must have the ability to manage large complex project sizes with skills in both mechanical and electrical industrial automation. Candidates must be adaptive to various project sizes. Projects vary from complex turn-key automation machines to simple cost-effective solutions. The right candidate must exhibit the ability to be a quick learner and pick up the skills and expertise needed to be a successful engineer at LACO.  The candidate must be willing to travel to customers for start-up and service work.

Join the leading manufacturer of vacuum and leak testing systems and be a part of an innovative team providing the highest standards of engineering, service, and support to diverse customer applications.

Description

  • Passion for comprehensive system design, control systems, and machine safety
  • Ability to manage large complex projects with skills in both mechanical and electrical industrial automation
  • Ability to be adaptive to various project sizes and types
  • Ability to internalize standards in many industries
  • Great communication skills with both customer and internal shop personnel
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting accuracy and decisiveness
  • Ability to see the big picture but also manage all the small details for various projects going on at the same time
  • Work closely with customers, both remotely and on-site, to ensure their requirements and timelines are kept

Skills Required

  • PLC programming and HMI software proficiency (Allen Bradley)
  • Proficient in SolidWorks Electrical Software
  • Skilled in electrical calculations
  • Proficient in safety standards and wiring
  • Understand and apply proper electrical standards, such as NFPA 79
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to program and learn cross-platform software per customer needs (common PLC vendors, Lab View, OPC / SCADA needs)
  • Ability to write and interpret software flow documents
  • Experience in programming structured languages such as C / C , Java, Etc.
  • Knowledge of leak testing and vacuum technology is a plus
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Ability to read, understand and create electrical schematics
  • Experience in pneumatic design and general industrial automation
  • Education & Experience

  • 4 Year Engineering Degree
  • 0-5 years minimum in an engineering discipline
  • Job Details

  • Pay :  $65,000 to $80,000 per year depending on experience
  • Shift :   Monday through Friday regular business hours with some flexibility in your start and stop times.  As well as the ability to participate in our 9 / 80 work schedule which gives you every other Friday off.
  • Benefits : Generous benefits package that includes : medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal protection services, pet insurance, identity theft protection, cancer guardian, company-paid life insurance, and 401K with match, paid holidays, and a generous PTO (paid time off) plan of three weeks your first year, company paid continuing education opportunities including a tuition reimbursement program, periodic company parties, and lunches.
  • Location :   Salt Lake City
  • Equal Opportunity Employer :   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
  • EOE, including disability / veterans
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    Company Description

    LACO specializes in designing and manufacturing specialized and custom vacuum and leak testing equipment serving domestic and international markets. At LACO, the systems that we manufacture are unique to our customers’ needs and our processes are critical to the success of our systems and customer satisfaction.

    LACO Technologies is committed to driving excellence and innovation. We value growth and development of our employees and strive to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

    At LACO Technologies we strive to give our employees a great work-life balance. We offer our employees the opportunity to participate in a 9 / 80 work schedule giving our employees every other Friday off. This benefit, along with our flexible scheduling options and generous PTO offering makes LACO a company worth considering for employment.

    We are a leading-edge technology company serving the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical / Pharmaceutical, and other technology industries. LACO's customers are the likes of SpaceX, Apple, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed, Boeing, and Merck. Come work where you will get a small company feel with big company opportunities, benefits, and technology.

    Company Description

    LACO specializes in designing and manufacturing specialized and custom vacuum and leak testing equipment serving domestic and international markets. At LACO, the systems that we manufacture are unique to our customers’ needs and our processes are critical to the success of our systems and customer satisfaction. LACO Technologies is committed to driving excellence and innovation. We value growth and development of our employees and strive to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. At LACO Technologies we strive to give our employees a great work-life balance. We offer our employees the opportunity to participate in a 9 / 80 work schedule giving our employees every other Friday off. This benefit, along with our flexible scheduling options and generous PTO offering makes LACO a company worth considering for employment. We are a leading-edge technology company serving the Aerospace, Automotive, Medical / Pharmaceutical, and other technology industries. LACO's customers are the likes of SpaceX, Apple, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed, Boeing, and Merck. Come work where you will get a small company feel with big company opportunities, benefits, and technology.

    Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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