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Controls Engineer

Apco Technologies
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Newport News, VA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The job is a full-time position based in Newport News, Virginia, focusing on heavy machinery, automation, and technical assistance.
  • Candidates should have 1-5 years of experience in industrial automation and a bachelor's degree or similar level of experience.
  • Proficiency in Siemens software such as TIA Portal and Step7 Safety is required, along with the ability to read technical drawings.
  • The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • The company promotes a stable, friendly work environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday – Friday 1st shift

Location: Newport News, Virginia

Activity: Heavy machinery, automation, technical assistance, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

What you will do in this role:

  • Support our client with automation and commissioning of APCO designed and manufactured machines (on-site/field oriented/within manufacturing facilities).

  • Support our customer during the daily activities of production with the machines to offer continuous improvements.

  • Implement improvements and fixes to the existing software.

  • Maintain regular contact with technical support team located at the head office to receive support and provide updates

What you bring:

  • Bachelor degree or similar level of experience.

  • 1-5 years’ experience in industrial automation.

  • Siemens software proficient:

    o TIA Portal / Simatic Manager

    o SINAMICS Startdrive

    o Step7 Safety

    o WinCC

  • You have mastered the ability to read technical drawings (mechanical and electrical).

  • Strong customer service, interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Attention to detail and quality.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean criminal record.

  • Nice-to-have: Mobile Equipment Operator Certification (ANSI 92.5 and 92.6).

  • US Work permit Holder

What we offer:

  • Long track record of steady growth, new projects and great challenges every day

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package including 401(k) pension plan, health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Dynamic international working environment

  • Entrepreneurial attitude and innovation mind set encouraged

  • Stable family company with long-term strategic development

  • Friendly atmosphere and teamwork




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