Controls Engineer

SouthTek Resources, a full service tactical headhunting firm specializing in the unique staffing needs of the Defense and Aerospace, Technology, Manufacturing, Security, and Private Equity markets.

We are a seasoned group of Senior Level Talent Sourcers who use advanced methods to help clients increase their return on their Human Capital Assets by helping them hire the best.

Position Title:       Controls Engineer

Department:        Controls Engineering

Reports To:           Controls Engineering Manager

Position Summary

As a member of a highly motivated, dynamic, multi-disciplined team, you will design and develop world- class automation solutions.  Duties involve contributing to machine concepts, design of control software, integration of software with electrical and mechanical systems and process development.  Programming and integration assignments involve leading-edge technologies and processes utilizing PLC’s, PC’s, robotics, motion controllers, vision systems, laser and other controllers.

Responsibilities:

• General input and guidance of all Controls engineering designers that are part of his/her team.
• Collaborates with Applications Engineering team in support of proposals and owns the jobs won from concept to through-life support.
• Works with other members of the project team, both ATS and non-ATS, to develop a controls architecture that provides the functionality required, based on ATS standards and the customers controls specifications.
• Participates in development and implementation of tools, methods and modules ensuring standards maintained.
• Works with other members of the Controls Engineering department and other teams to continuously improve methods and tools for integrating controls technology, driving enhanced safety and functionality.
• Works with members of the Controls Engineering department and other teams to ensure that cost and schedule budgets are adhered to or improved upon.
• Assigns his/her team to the day to day direct labour activities.
• Ensures checks and approves that all work product produced by the design team members are acceptable based on the functionality, adherence to standards, accuracy, completeness, and consideration for safety.
• Maintains labor, material and schedule forecast information and any appropriate execution improvement plans provided to Program Management for programs assigned to his/her team.
• Ensures that scheduled milestones relating to controls engineering design and integration are achieved.
• Provides primary technical assessments of team members to the department manager for performance evaluations with current and future personnel.
• Collaborate with Controls Managers to set goals and manage successful performance for his/her team members.
• Reviews and evaluates new controls related products to provide a cost effective, and up-to-date controls solution.
• Works with team members, customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers, and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a product or service compliant with their requirements.
• Ensures that all employees, under their direction, are aware of, and follow all Health and Safety procedures, established by the Company. 
• Ensures that all employees receive job specific training so as to be able to work effectively, and where needed, provide the employee with written instructions.
• Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adheres to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems or computer engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in automation industry
• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Siemens or Rockwell Control Logics PLC Processors, Rockwell Panel view Plus HMI’s and Rockwell Servo motors systems is a definite asset. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Leadership potential to lead a team or spearhead a project
• Understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation with hands-on experience is desirable. 
• A self-starter with the ability to work alone or as part of a team in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

For more information on our company and our opportunities, visit us at: www.southtek-resources.com/

Please Note:

• Due to the nature of work performed within our client’s facilities, U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

• Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No Third Party Vendors please.
• We are an equal opportunity employer (Unable to sponsor H1B Visas).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It is the policy of SouthTek Resources LLC that all employees and applicants for employment shall be provided equal consideration without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, pregnancy, parenthood, status or marital status.