Controls Engineer

Gibson Engineering Company Inc. is a leading solutions provider for world-class industrial automation products. Headquarters outside of Boston Massachusetts we provide automation products and solutions that help our customers become more efficient. We aim to become an extension of our customers engineering groups by offering the highest level of engineering support resources and a skills-based training curriculum. We are committed to growing our talent pool expanding resources and staying updated on industry developments. Join our diverse and accomplished team!

General Summary:

Primary functions include specifying a single product developing a concept programming or designing a complete industrial control package. This role will work independently and as a team member to evaluate applications design control systems and generate system proposals or project specifications.

All engineering team members may also be responsible for managing projects through the production process and taking necessary steps to maintain schedules. The project management tasks include regular updates to management or customers daily guidance to assembly technicians participation in the final inspection and testing completed systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Apply Gibson Engineerings products and technologies to automate client processes and solve their challenges
• Develop review and maintain drawings BOMs project specifications and engineering change documentation
• Generate quotations for projects that include cable assemblies control panels turnkey systems and programming services.
• Complete feasibility studies with industrial automation equipment such as machine vision systems robotics HMI or PLCs to specify hardware and software required to solve new applications.
• Design control systems. This includes electrical schematics component selection and industrial control panel layouts.
• Configure program test and debug various automation equipment and systems. This includes but is not limited to PLCs HMIs motion controls (Servo Stepper VFD) robots data collection and vision systems.
• Manage engineering or application evaluation projects and regularly communicate status and expectations to management salespeople or end customers as required.
• Provide customer education one-on-one to a small group or as a subject matter expert in a classroom environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and documentation of internal engineering and production processes.
• Communicate project status and expectations to management sales and clients.
• Provide technical support and training to colleagues and customers

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in electrical computer or other relevant engineering disciplines
• Prefer 3-5 years of relevant experience in engineering
• Familiarity with industrial control systems including but not limited to PLC HMI Machine Vision and Motion Control Products is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical is preferred
• Ability to break down organize and manage complex projects
• Strong multitasking prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to retain technical details & excellent attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers in person as well as over the phone email and video calls

Founded in 1923 Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion fluid power flow control automation technologies and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands specialized services and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice convenience and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.