Control System Designer Job at VEGA Americas in Mason

VEGA is looking for an expert with an understanding of Process Control systems including instrumentation, communication, and signal processing equipment. VEGA designs and manufactures Level, Pressure, Switching, and control devices that are connected with industrial process systems to meet customer application requirements. The Control System Designer will specify, design, and document electrical enclosures and panels to support sales of VEGA devices and manage vendor relations to ensure smooth fulfillment of sales orders. Additionally, they work with VEGA inside/outside sales and field service team members to support our efforts to sell, commission, and troubleshoot the systems the devices connect to.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support assigned control system sales projects from definition to installation and customer acceptance (if required). Communicate with customers and the VEGA sales team to define system requirements and ensure sales projects are executed to customer expectations
• Where appropriate, develop functional specification and sequence of operations documents to support the PLC design and third-party software development
• Review customer project specifications to ensure VEGA systems are compliant
• Design and develop control systems using VEGA , PLCs and HMI components.
• Provide technical support to field service technicians in the area of instrumentation and connection to control systems and control system components
• Establish and maintain relationships with strategic third-party vendors (panel shops, integrators, etc.)
• Define and manage internal control system projects for trade show demos or training purposes
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment
• Occasional travel required (<25%)

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree AND two to four years' experience designing control systems in industrial markets.
• Ability to use and develop electrical drawings for enclosures and panels with AutoCad or equivalent software.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID's in order to define application requirements.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Strong knowledge of electrical principals, concepts and techniques.
• Good understanding of basic PLC programming concepts (i.e. ladder logic, addressing, etc.)
• Familiarity with basic industrial communication protocols (HART, Modbus, Ethernet IP, etc.)

VEGA Americas manufactures, distributes, and services process instrumentation to measure level, density, weight, and pressure.Our products have been making industrial processes safer and more efficient for over 60 years.

As an employee, you'll find VEGA Americas commits itself to the highest quality standards and respect for the individual needs of employees, customers, vendors, and shareholders. Don't take it from us alone, VEGA has been awarded a Cincinnati Enquirer's Top Workplace Award for 8 years running!

Our Mission: With innovative technologies and services, we develop solutions that inspire. Through our sense of simplicity and our focus on people, we are looking to the future with curiosity. Locally grounded and globally connected, together we give values a home.

Our Values: Curiosity, Humanity, Simplicity, Connectivity

What makes VEGA a great place to work?

VEGA Americas, Inc. provides a full benefits package to Full-Time employees including:

• A competitive salary
• Health, company HSA contribution, Dental, Life, and Disability benefits available onday one
• Competitive 401(k) with flexible investment options and a company match to help you reach your retirement goals
• Other perks include vacation time, holiday pay, 100% paid parental leave, tuition assistance, a casual dress code, and training opportunities.

VEGA Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy that we will not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA Minority/Female/Vet/Disability