Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Exempt/Non-Exempt/Hourly: Exempt
Position Type: Full Time
Job Summary:
Security Automation Systems designs and installs highly engineered security/control systems for jail and prison facilities and is seeking an Electrical Engineer to fulfill the role of Controls Engineer. This position will be responsible for the design, programming, configuration, procurement, construction and installation of the various components that comprise a complete integrated system. This position will report to the VP of Operations and will be an overtime exempt position.
Specific Requirements:
- Work from customer specifications to design and develop security control systems
- Program and test security electronics equipment at correctional and commercial/other facilities throughout the Midwest
- Facilitate security electronics system commissioning (start-up) of projects
- Diplomatically respond to clients with professionalism and maturity during the project lifecycle
- Take substantial ownership of assigned projects and require minimal assistance / supervision from direct manager (solid Project Management skills)
- Consistently maintain positive budgets on assigned project functions
- Provide supervision of field technicians and temporary labor
Education/Experience:
- Recent PLC programming and HMI development experience
- Integrated systems design experience
- High School Diploma
- 4-year Technical Engineering Degree
- General knowledge of security electronics hardware including, but not limited to, door locks, CCTV systems, access control systems and intercom communication systems would be beneficial
Functional Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license
- Frequent Day Travel with occasional overnight stays
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
Work Remotely
- From home up to 2 days/week
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Describe what PLC and HMI manufacturers you have experience with.
Education:
Experience:
- PLC Programming: 3 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person