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About the Role

SpecSys is seeking a Controls Engineer to program and design mobile equipment, including component selection, control loop scripting, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and user manuals. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and project managers to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Verify design meets performance and configuration specifications.
Develop and update project timelines, including periodic reviews.
Develop system concepts to meet project function.
Perform engineering calculations to verify compliance with design requirements.
Provide technical data to the client, designers, and drafters.
Develop electronic control systems to meet customer expectations and specifications.
Provide programming for controls, including PLC's and HMI/GUI components.
Provide analysis to verify system function, such as FMEA, design verification and validation.
Prepare system operation documents for the customer.
Prepare and present project design review booklets to the customer.
Prepare system schematics for AC/DC electrical circuits in single- and/or three-phase environments.
Create and validate harness designs and drawings to support system integration and manufacturing.
Specify materials to be used in design.
Specify and source purchase components to be used.
Provide direction and support to mechanical engineering for system integration.
Generate and review Bill of Materials for completeness.
Provide instructions and support to electrical technicians for system builds.
Update and track action items, including Engineering Change Orders.
Support development of other systems and components, hydraulics, powertrain, engine, pneumatics.

Requirements

Knowledgeable with CodeSys (or C, C++, VBA) and other mobile equipment program language.
Experience with SAE J1939 and CANopen.
Capable to work on CAD packages.
Possess strong mechanical, controls and electronics aptitude.
Electrical systems design experience.
Experienced in automotive or mobile equipment electrical design or mobile equipment controls.
Experienced in PLC programming.
Experienced in mobile electrical and hybrid power systems.
Hydraulic system control experience.
Experienced in system design and development.
Ability to interact at a professional level with Manufacturing Operations, Sales, Clients, and Quality.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential.
All work will be consistent with internal or customer specified requirements, and includes the ability to understand and apply local, national, and international codes and to comply with such as deemed necessary.

Skills

CodeSys
C
C++
VBA
SAE J1939
CANopen
CAD
PLC programming
HMI/GUI programming
FMEA
Design verification
Validation
AC/DC electrical circuits
Harness design
Hydraulic system control
Mobile electrical systems
Hybrid power systems

Work Type

Reasonable flex schedules & start times available

Experience Level

4+ years of controls and electrical experience

Education Level

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology disciplines
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Salary/Compensations

Salary in accordance with applicable experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Health Savings Plan (HSA)
Flexible Spending Plans (Dependent and Medical)
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) with an employer match
Term Life Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee-of-the-Month
Employee-of-the-Year
On-site Welding Training and Qualifications
Employee Luncheons
Company Picnics
Community Volunteering Opportunities
RITALKA University

About the Company

SpecSys is a full-service provider that offers project management, engineering, and manufacturing for fast-track projects, systems, and products with a main focus on large mobile equipment.
SpecSys takes safety and quality very seriously, providing services On Time, On Budget, and Done Right.
SpecSys is ISO-9001:2015 certified.
SpecSys is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest.
Company values help to foster strong relationships with employees, customers, and communities.
SpecSys finds careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.