Controls Engineer

Based in Montana, Our enterprise is dedicated to researching and devising inventive resolutions for complex technical issues, with a focus on engineering and manufacturing. Over time, our unyielding quest for solutions has led to numerous breakthroughs, including spin-off technologies, products, and companies, as well as dozens of industry patents. This success has fueled our steady expansion, enabling us to provide cutting-edge technology products to clients worldwide. By establishing a top-tier research organization, we have fostered a culture of creative engineering and manufacturing teams that continually uncover and refine novel technologies. We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our growing team!

The ideal candidate will possess a proven background in automatic control systems, with experience in electrical hardware design and troubleshooting at both circuit board and system levels. A BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent engineering discipline is required, along with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to product definition during the lifecycle by developing detailed electrical and software/firmware system requirements and design documentation.
• Define hardware for new products, including point-to-point wiring schematics, electrical component specifications, and oversight of electrical equipment fabrication.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and proficiency in troubleshooting for installation, commissioning, and startup tasks. Provide remote support for existing customers as needed.
• Develop and maintain automated product testers and assist with data acquisition projects for product development and testing.
• Develop project schedules, coordinate Integrated Product Team activities, and track subsystem technical status. Interaction with senior management and familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts will also be beneficial.

Required Experience:

• PLC programming according to IEC 61131-3 standards
• Microsoft C# .NET Application Development
• Installation, commissioning, and startup of control systems
• Motion control systems (rotary and linear servo motors)
• Understanding of three-phase power systems

Preferred Experience:

• Embedded C programming
• Development with ARM Cortex M series processors
• Familiarity with electronic systems at the circuit board level
• National Instruments Data Acquisition Hardware, LabVIEW Software, and TestStand Software
• Design experience in Hazardous Location Machine Design, including compliance with North American and European Standards
• Custom control algorithm development and implementation

Requirements:

• BSEE or MSEE (ABET Accredited) or equivalent engineering degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer
• Must be a US Citizen
• Enthusiastic about working in a diverse, challenging, and innovative technology environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to work well within a team
• Previous experience in controls and instrumentation application
• Ability to design and simulate control systems