We are a family-oriented Midwest and East coast-based company, with locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. We have a need for an Automation Controls Engineer to support the design, maintenance, and optimization of automated systems for our customers in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

The Automation Control Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting, designing, building, and installing electrical systems that power, monitor, and control water and wastewater systems.

Our mission is to help customers succeed. To achieve our mission, we’ve instilled a culture and environment that encourages new ideas, promotes experimentation, and inspires innovation. Crane Engineering team members impact the organization’s success and are recognized for creating “WOW!” customer experiences.

What You Get To Do

• Demonstrates and promotes Crane’s core values (Act with Integrity and Respect, Foster Teamwork, Focus on the Customer, Strive for Excellence and Innovation, Project Passion and Energy and Have Fun).
• Design and develop large area wireless telemetry networks for SCADA Systems
• Designs and develops control enclosures using Autocad Electrical design software.
• Design and Develop SCADA and site HMI graphical interface systems
• Design and Develop PLC controls for SCADA Systems
• Programs, troubleshoots, and tests new standalone PLC and HMI programs.
• Maintains and optimizes existing customer control systems. Works with Ethernet, Wireless Telemetry, and Cellular communication networks.
• Configure, tune and operate PID controllers.
• Manage projects within cost and time constraints.
• Quote water and wastewater projects based on customer specifications.
• Works collaboratively with Account Managers, Application Engineers, and other internal staff.
• Understands and ensures compliance with NEC regulations and UL quality standards
• Work with Crane electricians and customers in the field, requiring up to 10% overnight travel.
• Troubleshoots equipment and system problems utilizing basic test equipment.
• Assists customers during new equipment start-ups.
• Accurately prepares required customer and Crane documentation.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automated Manufacturing Systems or related degree or five to seven years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to work with various computer programs including vendor-based software. Proficient in Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 and 5000, Factorytalk View and Autocad, Wonderware, and Ignition software is a plus.
• An ability to work in Wastewater Municipal facilities.
• Strong Attention to detail
• Ability to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Familiar with NEC regulations, UL 508A a plus.
• A skilled troubleshooter and problem-solver.
• A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor.
• A positive, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• An ability to handle a varied and fast-paced workload to meet customer requirements for projects.
• A well-organized and self-directed team player.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work occasional overtime. Participates in the after-hours on-call emergency service program per Crane requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

We Are Winning When

Our expectations are that team members will demonstrate our Core Values.

• Integrity & Respect – Work with the highest ethical standards, interact openly and directly, honor our commitments and value diversity of styles, roles and perspectives.
• Teamwork – Actively collaborating with others to solve problems and create opportunities. Devote ourselves to the team’s and others’ success.
• Customer Focus – Make customers the starting point for everything we do. Understanding what they want and expect from us will enable us to earn their loyalty.
• Excellence & Innovation – Continuously elevate our expertise and knowledge to strengthen our competitive advantage; and always look for ways to apply breakthrough ideas.
• Passion & Energy – Bring passion and energy to our work so that we are “energy givers”, enabling us to own and pursue objectives in spite of obstacles and adversity.
• Fun! – Enjoy what we do and have fun with each other – celebrate a job well done… “25% more fun”.

Benefits and Team Member Perks

• Positivity, cohesiveness and celebrating a job well done!
• Competitive compensation and benefits structure within a values-driven culture
• Work-life balance; generous paid time off program including paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• 401k with generous company match
• Intuitive health and wellness program that rewards participation
• Community involvement and volunteering opportunities
• Career advancement through our Career Tracker program
• Continuous learning through our talent learning management system – Crane University

Full-time position; day shift; Monday - Friday

Apply today and join the team at: https://www.craneengineering.net/careers

Crane Engineering is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Crane Engineering also participates in E-Verify to verify identity and employment eligibility.