Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Medford, OR

Control Staff Technician 1-2

This position serves to work and collaborate with other CSNW (a subsidiary of RH2) team members in the planning, designing, software development, and commissioning of control systems for water and wastewater facility projects and industrial manufacturing. A person in this position thrives in a collaborative team environment that requires critical thinking to solve complex problems and providing exceptional client service while managing a diverse workload and creating technically accurate deliverables.

With your skills you will:

• Develop software for programmable logic controllers (PLC's), touch screen operator interface devices (OI's), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) computer systems.
• Provide on-site start-up and commissioning, as well as ongoing support of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control systems.
• Develop Operations and Maintenance (O&M) documentation and conduct O&M training sessions.
• Conduct inspections of control system installations. Perform control system and field instrumentation testing, troubleshooting, and startup.
• Perform regular maintenance and assist with repairs to existing client systems.

What you'll bring:

• Associates degree or technical certificate in electrical or mechanical engineering technology, industrial automation, or equivalent combination of education and experience/training.

• 0-2 years related controls technician experience, consulting environment preferred.
• 0-2 years in SCADA/control system experience including:
  • PLC/ operator interface software development experience (Preferred: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Opto22)
  • SCADA HMI application software development experience (Preferred: Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk View, Ignition)
  • Understanding of computer networks, including internet/ intranet LAN/WAN networking skills
  • Landline/ wireless communications experience a plus
• Municipal water/ wastewater experience, preferred
• Experience with handheld digital meters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams in multiple offices

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of or willing to learn:

• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D preferred
• PLC/ operator interface software development
• SCADA HMI application software
• Basic programming for Python, C, C#, Java, and/or Rust preferred

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily performed in an office/business setting with some travel to construction or client site weekly. To successfully perform this job, an individual should have the ability, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to:

• Sit or stand at a desk for several hours to perform work in an office setting.
• Ability to Lift 40 lbs
• Travel between CSNW offices and/or job sites
• Walk around a construction job site

Compensation counts:

CSNW has an excellent multi-component compensation package built to recognize and financially reward our employees' contributions throughout their career with the company. Individual base compensation will vary within the following range based on skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position. CSNW values our employees' work/life balance and compensates for overtime at 1.5 times the base rate for hours exceeding 40 regular hours in a work week.

Control Technician 1-2: $30.00-$35.00/hour

Benefits you'll enjoy:

Health & Wellbeing - 100% paid insurance premiums for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP) employee coverage. Two buy-up medical plans are available, and low-cost partner and dependent coverage offered.

Rest & Recover - Nine (9) paid holidays. Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual benefit.

Savings Plans - 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and after-tax contribution options, generous employer 401(k) match, employer profit sharing contribution, employer Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution, HSA with an annual employer contribution, FSA, and dependent care FSA available.

Team Building & Community - Office social events, all-company retreat, and paid volunteer hours to encourage local community involvement and partnerships.

Career Recognition & Development - Service anniversary bonuses and/or additional PTO on milestone anniversaries, incentives for professional licensure, defined career progression for every discipline, and mentorship from experienced professionals. We help advance careers because we care about you.

CSNW is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. CSNW will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Applicants requiring special assistance and/or people with disabilities can contact CSNW's Human Resources.