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ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 500 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.

ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.

This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This position is full time contract work anticipated to last for 1-2 years, and requires the employee to be on the client's Wilmington, NC site.

We are seeking a Controls Engineer who will be responsible for working within or leading small multi-discipline teams to develop new optical fiber manufacturing equipment targeted at improved product attributes, reduced cost, or increased manufacturing output of optical fiber.

• Use established fundamentals of electrical and controls engineering to identify concepts for control of manufacturing equipment; and design, build and test selected concepts as an individual and in teams to enable improved and new manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Specify, integrate, test, and validate controls hardware and software.
• Collaborate with equipment design, processing equipment deployment, and manufacturing receivers during later stages of technology development.

• B.S. Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics engineering, or Similar, with 2+ years manufacturing experience working with process and automation equipment
• Understanding of electrical theory and instrumentation including meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, etc.
• Control system (PLC, motion control, safety devices, high level languages) programming capability.
• Demonstrated capability to integrate field devices for flow control, motion control, temperature control, and associated safety systems into an overall controls package.
• Familiarity with electrical system design including control panel layouts, component selection, and schematics.
• Strong experimental, instrumentation, control, and analytic skills to ensure data produced is valid and traceable.
• Self-starter with strong independent work ethic.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skill.
• Ability to work interactively with cross functional teams with ties to Research and Early-Stage Development and Manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Knowledge/experience in materials processing equipment
• Experience with AC/DC motors & drives, SCR elements, and/or other electrical systems
• Capable of providing solutions which require current and advanced control theory.
• Strong background in electrical control systems, PLC’s and microcontrollers
• Familiarity with distributed control and I/O
• Operational skills to execute test plans & calibration procedures.

From internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life’s challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. ITAC provides benefits such as

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care