Controls and Application Engineer

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: Reporting to the Territory Manager, the Controls and Application Engineer is a key member of the Galloup sales team. The Controls and Application Engineer supports the Galloup sales team by providing technical expertise throughout the sales and project process. The person in this role will develop solutions, prepare estimates, design control systems, and create detailed schematics and panel layouts. The Controls and Application Engineer will recommend appropriate products and communicate technical information to customers and internal partners. This position plays a key role in driving panel project opportunities.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Controls and Application Engineer will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Create estimates from designs, specifications, or verbal communication
• Design detailed wiring diagrams and panel layouts via AutoCAD
• Select hardware components and design electrical schematics
• Interface with new or existing field devices
• PLC and HMI programming
• Perform duties related to the design, development, and implementation of PLC Control Panels
• Configure settings in hardware devices
• Read P&ID drawings and customer specifications to be able to select correct products
• Review applications that consist of but are not limited to: valve, flow, temperature, pressure, and level product sizing and selection
• Recommend and/or analyze materials and equipment required for project
• Explain and articulate product features and applications
• Compile proposals and reports related to technical products
• Clarify customer’s understanding of products and services, answering questions and offering relevant information Communicate project development to the customer, outside sales representatives, manufacturers, and location manager
• Understand customers’ needs and identify sales opportunities
• Understand the technical needs of the customer and suggest appropriate products and services
• Communicate and coordinate project details with colleagues, as necessary
• Communicate with customers and vendors through various channels
• Process orders, quotes, and requests
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries
• Follow up with customers and resolve any issues that may arise
• Stay current on new and evolving product offerings; utilize knowledge in selling activities
• Keep customers and colleagues informed about new technological products
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Customer Focus
• Results, action oriented
• Accountability and responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Displaying technical expertise
• Detail oriented
• Time Management
• Understanding Others, Listening
• Continuous learning mindset

What you’ll need:

• Work Experience: Entry Level engineering
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of skills and experience
• Analytical/Computer Skills: Critical thinking and an eye for detail; competent with MS Office and Excel; ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and bid specifications; proficient with AutoCAD, AutoCAD electrical, or similar software
• Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal communications, problem solving, organizational and written/verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical information to non-technical customers or team members
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.  
  • Ability to see/sit/stand/walk/talk and hear 
  • Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50lbs  
  • Ability to be on your feet for 8 hours a day  
  • Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel  
• Travel: Willing to travel up to 30%; occasionally overnight
• Driver’s License: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; the noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a fabrication shop/distribution center 

Qualifications we prefer but don’t require:

• Work Experience: Previous technical experience in a related field; knowledge of NEC, UL control panel, and Hazardous location standards

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.