What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Engineer position at Howard Industries?
About Howard:
Howard Industries is the nation’s leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, with over 10 million overhead, single-phase and three-phase pad mounted, and network transformers in service throughout the United States and abroad. As Mississippi's largest privately held employer headquartered within the state, the company employs over 4,000 team members, generates over $1 billion in revenue, and consists of 4 main corporate divisions: Howard Power Solutions, Howard Lighting, Howard Transportation, and Howard Technology Solutions.
Job Description:
The System Engineer position is an Electrical or Computer Engineering position involving hardware design and programming of industrial automation systems and transformer testing systems. This position also includes a wide variety of control system design and software development. Most systems are based on industrial PCs programmed using VB.Net. Programming of Allen Bradley PLCs may also be involved at times. Some applications involve industrial robots and/or servo positioning systems. Transformer test system design includes computer control of high voltage and high current switches and measurement devices, I/O devices, control of variable voltage and current sources, communication with and control of smart metering systems, and interfacing with databases.
Job Responsibilities:
- Strong Programming skills. Microsoft VB.net or C , real-world programming experience
- Power systems concentration in school or power systems design experience
- Control systems concentration in school, or experience with production plant equipment and associated control systems
- Knowledge or experience with motors and motor drives, servo systems, and PLCs
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Degree or a Computer Engineering
- At least two years of experience
BENEFITS:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Holiday
- Paid Vacation
Equal Opportunity Employer Vet/Disabled
Howard Industries is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.