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AgriNomix Position Description
 

Job Title:    Electrical Controls Engineer
Department:    Engineering
Location:    Oberlin, OH
Reports to:    Engineering Supervisor

 

 

AgriNomix LLC, a leader in the horticultural industry as an integrator of horticultural automation, is hiring for the position of Electrical Controls Engineer. This fast-paced position will require exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multi-task throughout the day.

 

Job Details:

  • Job Type:  Full Time
     

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience(Preferred)
  • Electrical Engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
  • PLC or HMI software: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Electrical Installation: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Automated Machinery: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Strong ability to multitask and work as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
     

Job Summary:

The Electrical Controls Engineer will be responsible for specifying electrical control schemes, PLC and HMI Programming, commissioning, installing, and troubleshooting of both new and existing automated systems.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for ensuring the creation of efficient, market leading controls for our products
  • Design, develop, and service all aspects of electrical control systems on in-house built automated equipment
  • Installation, programming, and technical support of PLC and HMI based hardware and software controlled machines and automated systems
  • Plan and keep up with preventive maintenance and upgrades on machines
  • Work with our technical and service teams to detect problems and offer solutions through phone and on site support to our customers
  • Maintain quality and safety standards
  • Travel to other locations to perform installation, commissioning, and maintenance repair service on machines built and / or sold by AgriNomix
  • Identify opportunities to increase production and efficiency by following market trends and new technological adaptions
     

What Will Make You Special (Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • Hands-On experience working with automated machinery
  • Previous PLC and HMI software experience
  • Very computer proficient, knowledgeable with both hardware and networking
  • Up to date with the latest controls and computer networking schemes
  • Up to date with current controls related hardware components and technology in general
     

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Working mainly in our indoor manufacturing facility
  • Some travel to customer sites throughout North America– environments can vary
  • Subjected to weather conditions and changing temperatures when traveling
  • Frequent walking, sitting, standing, use of hands, and talking
     

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate in this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitude and ability to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

 

Willingness To Travel:  25% (Preferred)

 

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
     

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disablity insurance
     

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
     

*Salary based on experience and qualifications.