Controls Engineer

Apco Technologies

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 1-5 years of industrial automation experience.
  • Proficiency in Siemens software: TIA Portal, Simatic Manager, SINAMICS Startdrive, Step7 Safety, and WinCC.
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical technical drawings.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail.
  • Valid driver's license and clean criminal record.
  • Nice-to-have: Mobile Equipment Operator Certification (ANSI 92.5 and 92.6).
  • Must hold a US Work permit.

Responsibilities

  • Support automation and commissioning of APCO machines on-site within manufacturing facilities.
  • Assist in daily production activities to promote continuous improvement.
  • Implement enhancements and fixes to existing software.
  • Maintain regular contact with technical support at head office for assistance and updates.

Benefits

  • Long track record of steady growth with new projects.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits including 401(k) and health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Dynamic international work environment.
  • Encouragement of entrepreneurial attitudes and innovation.
  • Stable family company focusing on long-term development.
  • Friendly atmosphere promoting teamwork.
Full Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 1st shift

Location: Newport News, Virginia

Activity: Heavy machinery, automation, technical assistance, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

What you will do in this role:
  • Support our client with automation and commissioning of APCO designed and manufactured machines (on-site/field oriented/within manufacturing facilities).
  • Support our customer during the daily activities of production with the machines to offer continuous improvements.
  • Implement improvements and fixes to the existing software.
  • Maintain regular contact with technical support team located at the head office to receive support and provide updates

What you bring:
  • Bachelor degree or similar level of experience.
  • 1-5 years' experience in industrial automation.
  • Siemens software proficient:
    o TIA Portal / Simatic Manager
    o SINAMICS Startdrive
    o Step7 Safety
    o WinCC
  • You have mastered the ability to read technical drawings (mechanical and electrical).
  • Strong customer service, interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and quality.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a clean criminal record.
  • Nice-to-have: Mobile Equipment Operator Certification (ANSI 92.5 and 92.6).
  • US Work permit Holder

What we offer:
  • Long track record of steady growth, new projects and great challenges every day
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package including 401(k) pension plan, health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Dynamic international working environment
  • Entrepreneurial attitude and innovation mind set encouraged
  • Stable family company with long-term strategic development
  • Friendly atmosphere and teamwork


Department US, VA Technical Assistance Locations APCO TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING INC. Newport News VA USA

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