Electrical Controls Engineer III

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Writes software code (PLC/DDC), analyzing, and implementing software for all products.
• Writes product specifications & sequence of operation of AAON products.
• Modifies software for custom control (PLC/DDC), makes recommendation changes, and directs testing of the software offline, online, and in the production line.
• Analyzes and implements electrical hardware control VFD Relay logic for all products.
• Participates in product specification design review.
• Designs and implements the KAIC, Automation wiring sizes, fuses sizes, and new charts tables.
• Estimates the total cost of control and help application with sequence specification.
• Maintains customer technical support for hardware and software designs, including troubleshooting field problems and developing solutions.
• Collaborates with field services to start up the units, which may include travel to field locations.
• Coordinates and leads engineering projects, working with management, production, applications, and marketing staff to plan and assess feasibility of projects.
• Works indirectly with line engineering and production departments to implement ECN.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, and 7-10 years' industry experience in the Commercial HVAC manufacturing, or equivalent experience in a similar industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid experience and knowledge of building control systems and protocols.
• Strong background in control applications, with experience in the use of web-based development tools.
• Expertise in several of the following core technologies: Niagara AX, MSTP BACnet, LONWORKS, and Modbus Protocol.

Work Environment

• Primarily works in office environment.
• Work requires occasional exposure to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.
• Ability to stand comfortably for prolonged periods of time, as much as 95% of the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.