Entry Level Engineer
Decatur, AL Engineering
Job Type
Full-time
Description


Our engineers are some of the most talented and engaged engineers in the industry. As a leader in providing industrial automation and integration services, we offer stimulating, challenging projects across various industries including, Food, Beverage, and Dairy. We work in small teams, build strong relationships with our colleagues and customers, and provide many opportunities for career development. For all these reasons and more, our Engineers have a strong sense of accomplishment and choose to call EOSYS home.


Responsibilities:

  • Provides application/control systems design and development for systems of varied complexity
  • Develops and evaluates alternative system solutions that meet stated requirements
  • Modifies program/system logic involving multiple systems and subsystems
  • Develops proficiency in several programming languages and control device networks for PLCs, PCs, or DCS systems
  • Interacts with customers to gain an understanding of the business environment
  • Defines scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned work
Requirements


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Entry-Level Engineer Requirements:

  • A minimum of a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an accredited college/university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. On the job experience and past success in the Engineering, Manufacturing, or other technical industry could be considered in lieu of a degree.?
  • 6 months of engineering Co-op or relevant technical work experience and/or M.S. degree and relevant school project experience is required.

Skills

  • Technical aptitude for learning system design and development tools and techniques
  • Must be capable of operating computers and learning computer-based design and development techniques
  • Ability to exemplify EOSYS®’s Core Values

Experience in ANY of the following is preferred, but is not required:

  • Food and Beverage or Dairy industry experience
  • Process control design, development and troubleshooting experience and familiarity with field instrumentation
  • PLC programming (Rockwell ControlLogix)
  • Networking experience, including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, and DeviceNet
  • MS SQL Server experience, including normalized table design and stored procedure development
  • HMI design and development experience, including PLC communications, tag configuration, logical screen development, historization, and alarming (Wonderware InTouch and System Platform)
  • Experience in one or more programming or HMI Scripting Languages (VB, VB, VBA, VB.NET, C##-)
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks, have excellent attention to detail, and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly

Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the 

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • General Office demands
  • Sitting at a desk or console for extended period
  • Must be able to be fitted for Personal Protective Equipment for certain customer
  • Standing and walking on a concrete surface for extended periods
  • Kneeling periodically on concrete or padded surfaces
  • Lifting and carrying 25 lbs. or more
  • Walking/working in mezzanine (screen guard) area (20 – 25 ft. high, wire mesh floor) 
  • Climbing a ladder or metal stairs to access mezzanine (screen guard) area
  • Work in wash-down locations with wet/slippery floors

Work Schedule

  • Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Must be able to travel and work extended hours

Work Environment


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The work environment for this job is a combination of office and industrial setting with little exposure to inclement weather
  • Industrial environments vary and can include dusty, dirty, hot or wet conditions or in confined areas or other uncomfortable places
  • Considerable overnight travel is required

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. EOSYS is not currently accepting work visas.


The EOSYS Group is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, sexuality, transgender status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting our HR department at 615-355-7202.