Carlson Engineering & Manufacturing

OUR COMPANYSince 1988, Carlson Engineering has successfully designed and implemented capital engineering projects for some of North America?s largest Food, Beverage and Dairy plants. The company was founded by John Carlson P.E., a 40-year veteran of Food and Dairy plant engineering and process automation. Starting in a garage with one client, Carlson Engineering has grown to occupy a 50,000 sq. ft. office and manufacturing facility in Fort Worth and serves many of the industry?s largest producers. With over 300 years combined engineering experience in the Dairy industry, our team of talented engineers has successfully solved many of the industry?s toughest challenges. Our corporate office and manufacturing facility is where we support our growing staff of engineers, along with housing both our process systems and our control panel fabrication shops. In addition, Carlson Engineering employs dedicated software developers to support its growing network of Carlson Plant Control System application users. While based in Fort Worth, our reach is nationwide. On any given day, you will find Carlson engineers deployed at sites across the country. We support our clients, wherever that location may be.POSITION DESCRIPTIONAs an Associate Automation Engineer with Carlson Engineering, you will learn industrial automation system design, development and implementation.You will work alongside our experienced automation engineers who will serve as leaders and mentors as you apply your knowledge and skills to your assignments.You will become involved in the day-to-day operational and technical aspects of projects, and typical project assignments will include onsite work at the client?s location.You will be responsible for maintaining high customer satisfaction by handling and solving assigned technical issues and ensuring outstanding communication and follow-up with our clients. You will be empowered to make decisions that impact our client's day-to-day operations.In addition to a technically astute individual, we are looking for someone who is self-motivated and who exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills, a dedication to excellence, strong work ethic, and personal integrity.RESPONSIBILITIESLearn to configure, program, modify, and maintain a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and reporting applications.Read and analyze moderately complex technical procedures, process flow schematics, P&IDs, electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic drawings, and government regulations.Develop an understanding of the customer?s processes, control methods, and the requirements for successful project completion.Assist with writing functional specifications, sequence of operations, system installation instructions, and department-related standards and procedures.Communicate thoughts, ideas, and other written information, which may be technical in nature, in a logical, coherent, and persuasive manner.Be a critical team player during the start-up and commissioning of new process equipment within a plant floor environment.Candidate must excel in high pressure environments with strict performance deadlines.Work independently with little supervision, but with high personal and team accountability.QUALIFICATIONSBS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a similar technical degree.Prior experience with the following is not required, but considered a plus:Control system design, programming, commissioning, or troubleshootingElectrical design in an industrial settingFood or beverage manufacturing, or any manufacturing plant operationsAutoCADWilling to travel on average 50% of the time, with brief periods exceeding 70%.Speak, read and write fluent English.Be a United States citizen or have documented proof of eligibility to work in the United States and have a current driver?s license.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSCompetitive salaryGenerous retirement plan; up to 10% of your base salaryGenerous PPO medical plan for employees and familiesPaid vacationTravel expense reimbursementTO APPLYSend Resume and Cover Letter.