Entry Level Associate Software Engineer Jobs in Blacksburg, VA

General Role Description

Complete the identified Engineering Excellence Program (EEP) curriculum during the 24-month program period, including successive work rotations in a variety of the Company's business units and/or client projects of approximately 4-6 months each, and an 8-week classroom-based New Engineer Development Program (NEDP).
At the conclusion of the EEP, the program graduate will be assigned to a role within the Company through an interactive process that considers the graduate's knowledge, skills, and interests, and the needs of the business.

Role Accountabilities

         Specific accountabilities for rotations are dependent on role assignment and will include, but not be limited to:

Application Engineer

         Prepare technical specifications for electrical and electro-mechanical power conversion equipment that meets applicable global and local standards, as assigned

         Prepare technical specifications for sensors and automation equipment suppliers as assigned

         Conduct power system studies to ensure that the existing or proposed system is adequate to meet requirements of new equipment while meeting applicable global and local utility standards, as assigned

         Evaluate supplier proposals to determine the best technical and most cost-effective solution for the application

         Ensure "as shipped" systems meet all client requirements as defined in the project contract, including system specifications and performance guarantees, while achieving business goals and objectives

         Manage equipment costs, recommending cost reductions when feasible

Control Engineer - Industrial Systems

         Gather pertinent information from authorized sources to assess project requirements as related to assigned scope of work

         Support technical project review meetings with clients as required

         Design industrial controller and/or computer-based software modules to meet control functionality and work progress targets at prescribed engineering checkpoints

         Design Human Machine Interface (HMI) software to meet control functionality and work progress targets at prescribed engineering checkpoints

         Provide regular, accurate, and considered status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situation

Control Engineer - Energy & Infrastructure Solutions

         Interpret client specifications and apply industry codes and standards to all products supplied to meet project requirements

         Create equipment specifications, bills of materials, and drawings, utilizing Company approved tools, that accurately reflect each project's equipment and product needs to ensure a design that meets project requirements and quality standards

         Prepare purchase specification and ERP requisition in a timely manner to achieve the project schedule

         Track all revisions to the specifications and drawings, complying with established change control procedures

         Edit project drawings to reflect preliminary, manufacturing, as shipped, and final "As-Installed" configurations

Development Engineer

         Identify new technologies that have the potential to address the present, but unfilled, needs of our clients, or that create demand as a direct result of significant performance improvements that will provide a level of direct benefit to our clients sufficient to differentiate the Company from our competitors

         Evaluate the feasibility, cost, and benefits of incorporating new technologies in the Company's systems and products

         Incorporate selected technologies into the Company's power products in cooperation with Company, parent company, and third-party development teams

         Define modifications to existing tools, and features of new tools, that are necessary to engineer and commission products that incorporate selected technologies

Field Engineer

         Commission AC and DC drive systems and/or control software or DC to AC inverter/skid and control software to meet design performance criteria

         Perform tune up of AC and DC drive systems closed loop regulators or solar PV inverter products to ensure optimal equipment performance and meet design parameters

         Troubleshoot and correct performance problems in complex control systems

         Design, configure, and test system software and hardware to meet contractual requirements of assigned scope

    Gather pertinent information from authorized sources to assess project requirements as related to assigned scope of work

         Provide regular, accurate, and considered commissioning status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situation

Sales Application Engineer

         Prepare technical specifications of drive and automation systems to meet clients' Request for Quote (RFQ) requirements and to effectively communicate these requirements to the clients and internal engineering team

         Define solutions that include hardware and software requirements for a project, in collaboration with clients and original equipment manufacturers (OEM's)

         Prepare detailed cost elements for the technical specification

         Identify enhanced product or service feature needs by soliciting feedback from clients

         Design competitive and viable technical approaches to resolve client issues

General Employee Accountabilities

         Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager

         Give manager best advice

         Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified

         Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager

         Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment

         Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws

         Recommend viable improvements proactively

         Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, or related degree
• Classes, labs, and projects with concentration in some combination of electrical power systems, control system theory, supervisory software development, database design/management, software engineering, robotics, or mechatronics
• Personal computer hardware and software skill proficiency
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, in all employment and/or educational settings, in all employment and/or educational settings
• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes with limited notice, and with duration dependent on job assignment

Preferred Qualifications

         Research project or thesis in the areas of control system theory, software engineering, robotics, mechatronics, electrical power systems, or AC/DC motor drives

         Co-op, internship, or other work experience

         Work experience as research assistant, intern, or co-op in the above areas

Hiring Range: $60,700 - $91,100

Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website

https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.

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