Controls Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday – Friday 1st shift

Location: Newport News, Virginia

Activity: Heavy machinery, automation, technical assistance, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

What you will do in this role:

• Support our client with automation and commissioning of APCO designed and manufactured machines (on-site/field oriented/within manufacturing facilities).

• Support our customer during the daily activities of production with the machines to offer continuous improvements.

• Implement improvements and fixes to the existing software.

• Maintain regular contact with technical support team located at the head office to receive support and provide updates

What you bring:

• Bachelor degree or similar level of experience.

• 1-5 years’ experience in industrial automation.

• Siemens software proficient:

  o TIA Portal / Simatic Manager

  o SINAMICS Startdrive

  o Step7 Safety

  o WinCC

• You have mastered the ability to read technical drawings (mechanical and electrical).

• Strong customer service, interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail and quality.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean criminal record.

• Nice-to-have: Mobile Equipment Operator Certification (ANSI 92.5 and 92.6).

• US Work permit Holder

What we offer:

• Long track record of steady growth, new projects and great challenges every day

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including 401(k) pension plan, health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Dynamic international working environment

• Entrepreneurial attitude and innovation mind set encouraged

• Stable family company with long-term strategic development

• Friendly atmosphere and teamwork