Tesco Controls is a growing $100 mil systems integration company and original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Our business is designing, manufacturing, and integrating electrical and process control systems for water, wastewater, transportation, lighting and renewable energy applications. For 50 years TESCO has completed over 50,000 projects, most of which have been environmentally-focused and has emerged as an industry leader. TESCO’s success can be attributed to complete customer focus and the development of innovative products that reflect quality, reliability and functionality. We are proud of our culture that focuses on quality, technical excellence, and giving back to our communities. 

TESCO is proud to manufacture all of its products in the U.S.

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, the Automation Engineer must be capable of writing PLC programs, OIT programs, and software control descriptions for controlling water and/or wastewater processes. Responsible for working off engineering drawings and specifications to write programs using various software and hardware platforms. Also responsible for bench testing and panel testing to verify that all aspects of PLC & OIT functionality meet required project specifications. Assist with the startup and troubleshooting of programs once installed onsite.

Essential Functions:

• Write PLC and SCADA operating programs based upon control specification and/or Tesco standards to assure safe, reliable and optimal equipment operation
• Write (publish) concise operating instructions detailing; control parameters and their effects under normal and failure conditions
• Provide technical assistance (phone or job-site) to verify and/or modify PLC/SCADA programs
• Work with various departments internally, along with consulting engineers, customers and end-users to assure proper programming for the system layouts and designs
• Analyze and interpret existing programs and documentation for project modifications
• Ensure assignments and work schedules follow policy and procedures
• Communicate effectively to a wide range of internal and external contacts
• Support multiple smaller scaled projects
• Provide weekly content and job status reports used with scheduling tools
• All other duties assigned

Demonstrated Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• High level of organizational and time management skills

Education and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Engineering, related field
• Basic knowledge of ladder logic and structured text programming
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as C, C , Java
• Basic understanding of computer operations, Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of instruments and electro-mechanical devices used for process control

Experience:

• Preferred 2 years of experience

Tesco Controls, Inc. offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including low-deductible medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, etc.

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.(Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)