Controls & Applications Engineer

Our company is looking for a highly motivated, self-starting individual to fill an opening in our Birmingham location. Our company specializes in boiler and boiler related equipment sales, service, and repair, with offices in Georgia and Tennessee. The position classification within our company is that of a Controls & Applications Engineer. Below is a list of the duties, responsibilities & required qualifications necessary to be considered for employment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to generate proposals.

• Read and understand wiring and P&I diagrams.

• Understand and apply knowledge of how instrumentation is used in a process.

• Understand how PLC's are used to control industrial equipment.

• Understand network communications and be able to troubleshoot issues that affect industrial PLC's.

• Prepare submittals per the customer/spec requirements.

• Perform design calculations and prepare equipment or parts selection.

• Analyze boiler system parameters to design for system optimization and/or requirements.

• Generate specifications for equipment selected.

• Generate proposals for outside sales review prior to going to the customer.

• Place orders with vendors on equipment sold with assistance from the Engineering group.

• Generate designs using CAD

• Assignments require the investigation of a number of variables and supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems.

• Answer technical questions from either the salesmen or anyone else within the company or outside.

• Perform training presentations using PowerPoint on various topics related to products and systems.

• Assist in troubleshoot service issues in the field.

• Be able to communicate on any level the technical aspects of the equipment being sold or worked on.

• Works closely with Sales, Parts, Service and Billing in total project assistance from quoting to invoicing as required.

• Reasonable, reliable attendance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience.

• MicroStation/CAD experience.

• PLC Controls and Network Communications Experience

Preferred Skills

• Technical knowledge of hydronic systems (design, engineering, etc.)

• Technical knowledge of boiler systems (design, engineering, etc.)

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Ability to maneuver through different computer software programs

• Efficient

• Organized

• Good communication skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Must have a can/will attitude

• Problem solving skills

• Willingness to adapt to change

• Ability to self-direct and work independently

• Initiative

• Must possess a strong desire to learn

• Ability to travel as required (<20%)

• Knowledge of CRM software

• Ethical conduct

Physical Requirements of Job

• Occasionally required to stand or walk; sit at a desk up to 8 hours a day.

• Ability to work in a controlled climate (68-72 degrees).

• Occasionally required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• Reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Notes

• Travel for training may be required.

• The job schedule is Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

• Conform with all safety rules.

• Safety training is required for all positions.

Boiler Supply is a drug-free workplace.

Boiler Supply is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As the first stage of the application process, all applicants interested shall submit a written formal resume to our company via the application link provided. Direct contact or hand delivery to our company is not acceptable and will not be accepted. You will be notified by a member of our Human Resources department if you have been selected to move on in the selection process.