Controls System Engineer

Company Description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

The Controls System Engineer will generate and implement control system designs and complimentary Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming with a high standard of engineering expertise to fulfill commitments to customers.  

This position will sit in our Cortland, NY office with frequent travel responsibilities to customer sites (domestic or global).

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Continuously research market data and trends to leverage vendor offerings in apply the best available methods and materials when designing systems to continually improve SNIF® control systems. Develop and maintain a high level of engineering capabilities and familiarity with control system design techniques, PLC programming, components, and devices.
• Develop accurate and precise designs and documentation of SNIF® control systems including standard and advanced systems for operation with computer interfaces.  
• Effectively design, prepare documentation for, test, and troubleshoot programs for Allen-Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and customer specified PLC systems as required.
•  Work in partnership with peers to continuously design and review the drafting of new and replacement parts, components, and assemblies in accordance with the replacement parts redesign procedures in effect.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with purchasing and customer service departments using the materials management systems – VISUAL, to generate work orders and procure parts to supply manufacturing facilities and customers.
• Work with panel vendors to ensure that control panels comply with their SNIF® control system design and are built according to professional construction and appropriate electrical specification standards.
• Visit vendor plants as required to inspect and test SNIF® control systems to ensure all products meet SNIF® and customer requirements.  Promptly prepare and file complete and actionable written inspection and test reports, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Ensure finished products meet international electrical design standards and schematic diagrams specifications including Conformite Europeenne (CE), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), China Compulsory Certification (CCC), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN), and Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE).
• Conduct effective training sessions for Field Service Engineers in the proper set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of new control system designs.
• As needed or directed, travel to customer sites to provide support throughout installation or for troubleshooting control system problems.
• Accurately perform design reviews of all mechanical and electrical systems and components for inherent safety and compliance with applicable codes and safety policy.  Verify appropriate safety precautions, labels and nameplates are in place in accordance with company procedures and policy. Quickly take steps to rectify or escalate any issues of non-compliance.
• Actively participate in the Quality System CAR process including reporting control system nonconformances encountered during panel checkout, resolving of actual or potential control system nonconformances reported in the field, and resolving of other CAR tasks that may be assigned by management.
• Ensure adherence to ISO requirements by supporting the quality system through maintenance of an active working knowledge of processes, setting an example by following requirements, and participating in continuous process improvements and internal audits.

Qualifications

Education/Experience  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree required; plus 3 years of experience in the design of industrial control equipment and associated PLC programming; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Familiarity with applicable electrical design codes, manufacturing methods and drafting practices is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. 
• Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and ob