Controls Engineer

We are looking for a person with a controls engineering (or technical, industrial automation background) to become our Mitsubishi Automation Product Specialist.
You will be able to troubleshoot customer issues, take calls from customers, consult with sales and on solving PLC, HMI, Motion, and Robotic applications.
60% of the time is spent in the office
40% hands on, helping the customer
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are an automation distributor and solution provider based in the Philadelphia area. Our Controls Engineer is a contributing engineer who is primarily a technical resource to support the sales team and helps salespeople and customers select the best solution from our Automation product offerings.
Essential Functions:
Possess top level technical knowledge of PLC/PC/HMI/robotics (Mitsubishi, Festo, Balluff, Standard Bots)
Design, configure and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic solutions.
Program using ladder/SFC/FBD/ST
Commission small automation systems.
Assist customers in choosing the right products/solution for each application.
Assist suppliers and salespeople in learning the products and how to position them in each market.
Provide presentations to customers and internal staff on engineering solutions.
Provide product demonstrations for key supplier’s products.
Requirements
Competencies:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Experience with Industrial Automation Hardware and Pneumatics
Experience designing Pneumatic and Electrical Automation Solutions
Self-starter that will take direction and execute a plan with little supervision.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and TEAMS
Proficient with AutoCAD or equivalent design tools
Comfortable designing electrical and pneumatic circuits
Proficient in IEC (phone number removed) PLC programming methods
Position Type/ Hours of Work:
Full time with very occasional weekend work.
Required Education and Experience:
Technical Degree or Certificate in applicable controls engineering field.
Two or more years of Industrial Controls Engineering experience
Prior work-related use of Microsoft Office tools
Experience programming PLCs and industrial computers.
Preferred Education and Experience:
5+ years of Industrial Automation Controls Engineering experience
BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, or Manufacturing Engineering