Iowa Fluid Power

IFP Motion Solutions Inc. is a growing motion control company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with operations in 13 states. All locations work together to provide a range of services including manufacturing, repair, design engineering, and distribution of components. Our customer base includes industrial manufacturers, mobile integrations, and fluid power OEMs. With a knowledgeable sales team and a large inventory, we have the capability to design, prototype, manufacture, and service a wide range of motion control systems.

Summary

We are seeking a talented and driven Senior Mobile Controls Engineer to join our team. In this role you will work directly with our customers in a customer-facing sales capacity, designing both the hydraulic and electronic control systems for a wide range of mobile equipment environments-tractors, sprayers, track equipment, cranes, off-road vehicles, and more. This is a true dual hardware-and-software role: you will design mobile hydraulic and electronic circuits and program the controllers that run them. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team of mechanical and electrical engineers, drafters, automation specialists, controls engineers, and project coordinators, supported by outside sales. Responsibilities will include:

• Design mobile hydraulic and electronic circuits and systems in a customer-focused sales capacity.
• Design and program mobile controller systems utilizing controllers, displays, joysticks, and sensors with CAN, CODESYS, hydraulics, and electronics.
• Work in a customer-facing sales role supported by an engineering team and outside sales.
• Work within a multi-disciplined group utilizing mechanical, electrical/electronic, and fluid power components.
• Draw or supervise the drafting of schematics and physical layouts in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing, and control project costs and budget.
• Ensure the technicians understand the scope, schematics, design, system requirements, and hours allowed for jobs.
• Assist as needed with hands-on layout and construction of the unit.
• Program the controls, and travel on-site to assist with startup and troubleshooting.

Apply sound engineering methods, physics, and materials practices, and ensure each project meets the customer’s expectations.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of mobile hydraulics and/or mobile controls programming experience.
• Experience designing and programming mobile control systems using CAN and CODESYS.
• Demonstrated ability to design both mobile hydraulic circuits and the electronic controls that operate them.
• Proven ability to successfully interact and work with customers at multiple levels of responsibility in a manufacturing or production environment, in a customer-facing capacity.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, has excellent attention to detail, and is willing and able to learn new technologies quickly.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work as either a leader or a member within a multi-disciplined team.

Additional Beneficial Skills

• A 2- or 4-year degree in Engineering from an accredited college/university (strongly preferred).
• Fluid power design experience.
• Experience with PLCs, motion controllers, and knowledge of industrial equipment.
• Programming experience in C / C++ in addition to CODESYS.
• AutoCAD and/or Inventor experience.

Benefits

Starting wage commensurate with the experience level of the candidate. Enjoy a rewarding work environment and competitive benefits, including 401(k) and Profit Sharing with financial advisor support, medical, dental, vision plans, life and pet insurance, wellness program, and fitness club subsidies.

About IFP

IFP Motion Solutions Inc. is a growing motion control corporation headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our business spans 13 states with four physical locations: Cedar Rapids, Minneapolis, Houston, and Kansas City. It employs 210+ team members across: Engineering, Manufacturing, Assembly, Hydraulic Repair, Field Service, Warehouse & Distribution, Customer Service, Purchasing, Accounting, Marketing, and Sales.

Our locations collaborate to serve a unique blend of manufacturing, repair & refurbishing, design engineering, and components distribution. Our customers include industrial manufacturers, mobile integrations, and fluid power OEMs. Combined with our knowledgeable sales team and expansive inventory, we can design, prototype, manufacture, or service any conceivable motion control system.