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TAI Engineering About The Role
The Controls Field Engineer provides electrical and technical support to a variety of TAI’s industrial clients. This individual is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, terminating controls wiring, installation, and commissioning instrumentation and control systems. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for providing emergency/on-call support when needed. About The Role
The Controls Field Engineer provides electrical and technical support to a variety of TAI’s industrial clients. This individual is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, terminating controls wiring, installation, and commissioning instrumentation and control systems. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for providing emergency/on-call support when needed.
About TAI
TAI has been a leading multidisciplinary firm for over 35 years, providing expert engineering, management, and technical services to industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and mission critical markets. With over 300 skilled professionals, 16 different divisions, and 6 offices across the US, TAI offers sole-source solutions for complex projects, built on long-term client partnerships and a culture that attracts top talent.
Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.
Here’s a Glimpse Into Your Day To Day
Troubleshooting motor circuits up to 480 VAC and replacing failed devices. Support Input and Output Device testing on project commissioning. Diagnosing failed motors and wiring. Troubleshooting Control Circuits, which includes 24VDC, 120 VAC, 4-20mA, Serial comms, Ethernet (limited to hardware issues). Support troubleshooting of PLC installations, configurations and programming. Troubleshooting instruments and replacing failed units. Terminating controls wiring. Setting trip points. Commissioning. Terminating controls circuits, and communications cables. Configuring end controls devices, (Instruments, Sensors, VFDs, Relays, Power Supplies, Valves). Mounting control devices (Drilling, Cutting, Tapping).
You’ll Be a Perfect Fit If You Have
Associate’s Degree in engineering/technology or equivalent, preferably electrical and/or automation engineering/technology. Relevant work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. 2-3 years’ of automation and electrical experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Entry Level Capability
Must be able to work the V=IR, and P=VI Formulas. Must be able to read and interpret electrical diagrams. Must know the different types of control electrical wires Must be Electrically Qualified for using a DMM up to 600 VACs. Must be able to use a DMM to measure Voltage and current for up to 480 VAC. Must be able to set up a simple VFD. Must be able to troubleshoot simple across-the-line starter circuits.
Intermediate:
Must be able to red-line a controls drawing set. Must be able to correctly select the right type of control cable for general areas. Must be able to troubleshoot a simple VFD and replace. Must be able to troubleshoot reversing and two speed starter circuits.
Intermediate Capability
Must be able to be self-directed and be proactive in planning the next steps of work. Proficient in utilizing MS Office, Teams, emails, phone calls, and other avenues of communication. Must have the potential to work independently with the customer. Must be able to lead a team on commissioning projects.
Travel Requirements
Able to travel locally 100% of the time. Able to travel overnight 20% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks. The person in this position needs to frequently move about client’s facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks. Consistently operate instrumentation standards, computers, calculator, copy machine, printer and other devices to efficiently complete tasks. Consistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner. Must be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time. Frequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks. Occasionally lift and move equipment in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner. Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed.
Compensation And Benefits
Pay: $85,000-105,000 (Based upon experience). Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable). PTO and Paid Holidays. Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available! 401(k)with employer match.
Other Offerings
The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects. The ability to balance your work and family activities. Flexible work schedule. Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation. A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
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Field Support Controls Engineer
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TAI Engineering 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Field Support Controls Engineer
role at
TAI Engineering About The Role
The Controls Field Engineer provides electrical and technical support to a variety of TAI’s industrial clients. This individual is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, terminating controls wiring, installation, and commissioning instrumentation and control systems. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for providing emergency/on-call support when needed. About The Role
The Controls Field Engineer provides electrical and technical support to a variety of TAI’s industrial clients. This individual is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, terminating controls wiring, installation, and commissioning instrumentation and control systems. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for providing emergency/on-call support when needed.
About TAI
TAI has been a leading multidisciplinary firm for over 35 years, providing expert engineering, management, and technical services to industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and mission critical markets. With over 300 skilled professionals, 16 different divisions, and 6 offices across the US, TAI offers sole-source solutions for complex projects, built on long-term client partnerships and a culture that attracts top talent.
Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.
Here’s a Glimpse Into Your Day To Day
Troubleshooting motor circuits up to 480 VAC and replacing failed devices. Support Input and Output Device testing on project commissioning. Diagnosing failed motors and wiring. Troubleshooting Control Circuits, which includes 24VDC, 120 VAC, 4-20mA, Serial comms, Ethernet (limited to hardware issues). Support troubleshooting of PLC installations, configurations and programming. Troubleshooting instruments and replacing failed units. Terminating controls wiring. Setting trip points. Commissioning. Terminating controls circuits, and communications cables. Configuring end controls devices, (Instruments, Sensors, VFDs, Relays, Power Supplies, Valves). Mounting control devices (Drilling, Cutting, Tapping).
You’ll Be a Perfect Fit If You Have
Associate’s Degree in engineering/technology or equivalent, preferably electrical and/or automation engineering/technology. Relevant work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered. 2-3 years’ of automation and electrical experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Entry Level Capability
Must be able to work the V=IR, and P=VI Formulas. Must be able to read and interpret electrical diagrams. Must know the different types of control electrical wires Must be Electrically Qualified for using a DMM up to 600 VACs. Must be able to use a DMM to measure Voltage and current for up to 480 VAC. Must be able to set up a simple VFD. Must be able to troubleshoot simple across-the-line starter circuits.
Intermediate:
Must be able to red-line a controls drawing set. Must be able to correctly select the right type of control cable for general areas. Must be able to troubleshoot a simple VFD and replace. Must be able to troubleshoot reversing and two speed starter circuits.
Intermediate Capability
Must be able to be self-directed and be proactive in planning the next steps of work. Proficient in utilizing MS Office, Teams, emails, phone calls, and other avenues of communication. Must have the potential to work independently with the customer. Must be able to lead a team on commissioning projects.
Travel Requirements
Able to travel locally 100% of the time. Able to travel overnight 20% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks. The person in this position needs to frequently move about client’s facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks. Consistently operate instrumentation standards, computers, calculator, copy machine, printer and other devices to efficiently complete tasks. Consistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner. Must be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time. Frequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks. Occasionally lift and move equipment in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner. Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed.
Compensation And Benefits
Pay: $85,000-105,000 (Based upon experience). Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable). PTO and Paid Holidays. Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available! 401(k)with employer match.
Other Offerings
The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects. The ability to balance your work and family activities. Flexible work schedule. Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation. A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at www.taiengineering.com. Seniority level
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