Gibson Engineering Company, Inc. is a leading solutions provider for world-class industrial automation products. Headquarters outside of Boston, Massachusetts, we provide automation products and solutions that help our customers become more efficient. We aim to become an extension of our customers' engineering groups by offering the highest level of engineering support resources and a skills-based training curriculum. We are committed to growing our talent pool, expanding resources, and staying updated on industry developments. Join our diverse and accomplished team!
General Summary:Primary functions include specifying a single product, developing a concept, programming, or designing a complete industrial control package. This role will work independently and as a team member to evaluate applications, design control systems, and generate system proposals or project specifications.
All engineering team members may also be responsible for managing projects through the production process and taking necessary steps to maintain schedules. The project management tasks include regular updates to management or customers, daily guidance to assembly technicians, participation in the final inspection, and testing completed systems.
Essential Job Functions:- Apply Gibson Engineering's products and technologies to automate client processes and solve their challenges
- Develop, review, and maintain drawings, BOMs, project specifications, and engineering change documentation
- Generate quotations for projects that include cable assemblies, control panels, turnkey systems, and programming services.
- Complete feasibility studies with industrial automation equipment such as machine vision systems, robotics, HMI, or PLCs to specify hardware and software required to solve new applications.
- Design control systems. This includes electrical schematics, component selection, and industrial control panel layouts.
- Configure, program, test, and debug various automation equipment and systems. This includes but is not limited to PLCs, HMIs, motion controls (Servo, Stepper, VFD), robots, data collection, and vision systems.
- Manage engineering or application evaluation projects and regularly communicate status and expectations to management, salespeople, or end customers as required.
- Provide customer education one-on-one, to a small group, or as a subject matter expert in a classroom environment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and documentation of internal engineering and production processes.
- Communicate project status and expectations to management, sales, and clients.
- Provide technical support and training to colleagues and customers
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer or other relevant engineering disciplines
- Prefer 3-5 years of relevant experience in engineering
- Familiarity with industrial control systems, including but not limited to PLC, HMI, Machine Vision and Motion Control Products, is a plus.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical is preferred
- Ability to break down, organize, and manage complex projects
- Strong multitasking, prioritization, and time management skills
- Ability to retain technical details & excellent attention to detail
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers in person, as well as over the phone, email and video calls
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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