Jobs
>
Cleveland

    Controls Engineer - Cleveland, United States - FLEXRACK by Qcells

    FLEXRACK by Qcells
    FLEXRACK by Qcells Cleveland, United States

    1 week ago

    Default job background
    Description

    This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business.

    Solar FlexRack is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries. Solar FlexRack also offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site. Solar FlexRack has completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.

    Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.

    SUMMARY

    The Controls Engineer will work with the engineering and research and development teams to gain a thorough understanding of the company's current solar tracker controls systems and assist in the in-house development of new control systems. This position reports to the Head of Engineering and Research and Development, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is located in the greater Cleveland, Ohio area. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 25%.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Cross Functional Management:

    • Gain a thorough, in-depth knowledge of the company's current solar tracker control systems
    • Become key point of contact for customer's controls related issues
    • Gain thorough understanding of PV project site controls commissioning requirements
    • General knowledge of PV power plant electrical design and controls related electrical requirements.
    • Work with the engineering and research and development teams to develop and implement solar tracker control system strategies.
    • Work with controls system architect of the Tracker Manufacturer power plant systems engineering team to integrating with system, data science, software, and firmware engineering teams of the company
    • Become familiar with the overall controls architecture, including existing tracker-related (e.g., NCUs, RSUs, TCUs, SPCs, Datahub)
    • Become familiar with system controls documentation, including technical requirements, network and controls, wiring diagrams, IO address lists, SCADA/PLC architecture diagrams, BOMs
    • Support Field Services Team in site commissioning (installation & troubleshooting of field issues)
    • Support Technical Product Management teams in defining power plant block controls architecture short- and long-term roadmaps.
    • Knowledge and understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements as it related to solar power plant design.

    Product Strategy:

    • Follow market trends and forecast needs for product enhancement.
    • Work with development team to develop strategy for continuous innovation for product lines and work processes.
    • Research customers' business practices and needs relative to new features and products.
    • Propose new solutions based on customer input, surveys, imaginative interpretation of user needs, market needs analysis, and known technological solutions.
    • Develop value-based pricing and compelling business models for development products.
    • Contribute to annual and quarterly product roadmaps.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Qualifications/Skills

    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical Preferred)
    • Master's Degree in Engineering a Plus
    • 2-4 years of related experience
    • FPGA Experience is a Plus
    • Experience modelling power plant controls
    • Experience with various communication protocols, including Modbus TCP/IP, CAN, Zigbee, SCADA is a Plus
    • Experience in Utility Solar Market is a plus
    • Familiarity with UL Certification
    • Familiarity with international codes and standards
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Ability to Travel up to 25%
    • Professional Engineer Certificate is a Plus
    • NABCEP Certification is a Plus

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
    • Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
    • Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
    • Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
    • Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
    • Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
    • Travel: up to 25% as needed

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    • Regular professional, office business setting
    • Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
    • Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
  • FLEXRACK by Qcells

    Controls Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    FLEXRACK by Qcells Cleveland, United States

    This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business. · Solar FlexRack is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industr ...

  • Allsearch Recruiting

    Controls Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Allsearch Recruiting Cleveland, United States

    Controls Engineer - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 105 k/year - Cleveland, OH Our client is an industry-leading manufacturing company. They are seeking a Controls Engineer (internally titled Electrical and Controls Engineer) to represent their compan Controls Engineer, Manufactur ...

  • FLEXRACK by Qcells

    Controls Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    FLEXRACK by Qcells Cleveland, United States

    This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business. · Solar FlexRack is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting indust ...

  • Lincoln Search Consultants Inc

    Controls Engineer

    1 week ago

    Lincoln Search Consultants Inc Cleveland, United States

    The Controls Engineer will be responsible for overall leadership and ownership for planning and execution of capital investment (and other) for controls and power projects. Responsibility will extend from own project execution to managing groups of projects in designated plant ar ...

  • LVI Associates

    Controls Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    LVI Associates Cleveland, United States

    Controls Engineer Needed for Systems Integrator in Cleveland · Intro: · Our client, a well-established Systems Integrator based in Ohio, is seeking an experienced and skilled controls engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have expertise with Allen Bradley and Sie ...

  • International Staff Consulting

    Controls Engineer

    1 week ago

    International Staff Consulting Cleveland, United States

    The Controls Engineer will be responsible for overall leadership and ownership for planning and execution of capital investment (and other) for controls and power projects. Responsibility will extend from own project execution to managing groups of projects in designated plant ar ...

  • Omega Point Partners

    Controls Engineer

    2 days ago

    Omega Point Partners Cleveland, United States

    Job DescriptionJob Description · We have an awesome role for a Controls Engineer with an Automotive Tier 1 Client · This is a chance to join a growing company with 13,000+ team members across multiple locations in the US You will use your skills to design, implement, maintain, ...

  • Revel Staffing

    Controls Engineer

    1 week ago

    Revel Staffing Solon, United States

    Our Client has a unique career opportunity offering unlimited growth potential for a talented, motivated individual. The Senior Control System Engineer will define, design and implement control systems for a variety of processes spanning multiple industries. Depending upon intere ...

  • NorthSand HR Group, LLC

    Electrical Control Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    NorthSand HR Group, LLC Cleveland, United States

    ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER · CLEVELAND, OH · HYBRID · 100-120K BASE SALARY · PERFORMANCE BONUS · SIGNING BONUS · RELOCATION COVERED · SUMMARY · The Electrical Controls Engineer will design electrical machine controls for standard and custom packaging machines, provide programmi ...

  • Judge Direct Placement

    Electrical Control Engineer

    1 week ago

    Judge Direct Placement Cleveland, United States

    Our client, a regional metal casting manufacturer is looking for an Electrical and Control Engineer. · As an Electrical and Control Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and enhancing machine control solutions. · Your responsibilities will include: · Design and Mod ...

  • Ciresi & Morek

    Controls Engineering Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Ciresi & Morek Cleveland, United States

    We are currently assisting our client, an industry leader, with a Controls Engineering Manager search near Cleveland, OH. The successful candidate will be responsible for day to day support, troubleshooting and problem solving focused on driving increased equipment uptime and thr ...

  • LVI Associates

    Senior Controls Engineer

    1 week ago

    LVI Associates Cleveland, United States

    Title: Seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for Permanent Position in Cleveland, Ohio · Introductory Paragraph: · Our client is seeking an experienced and talented Senior Controls Engineer to join their team. This position offers a permanent opportunity based in Cleveland, Ohio wi ...

  • LVI Associates

    Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    LVI Associates Cleveland, United States

    Title: Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Needed in Cleveland · Introductory paragraph: · Our client, a leading company in the industrial automation sector, is seeking to hire an experienced Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer for their Cleveland office. The successfu ...

  • Integrity Technical Services

    Electrical Controls Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Integrity Technical Services Cleveland, United States

    Electrical Controls Engineer / PLC & HMI Machine Controls - Cleveland, Ohio - JOB · Salary Range: $80k - $120k + Permanent Position with Benefits. · Eastern Cleveland, Ohio suburb company is seeking several Electrical (PLC / HMI) Machine Controls Engineers to determine specific ...

  • Job Juncture

    Project Controls Engineer

    1 week ago

    Job Juncture Cleveland, United States

    Job Description · The Project Controls Engineer will be responsible for overall leadership and ownership for planning and execution of capital investment for controls and power projects. Responsibility will extend from own project execution to managing groups of projects in desig ...

  • Cornerstone Recruiters Inc

    Electrical Controls Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Cornerstone Recruiters Inc Cleveland, United States

    Job Description · Job Description · Responsibilities: · The Electrical and Control Engineer will design new and modify existing machine control solutions including; electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic platforms. Create electric, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics, panel ...

  • Judge Direct Placement

    Electrical Control Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Judge Direct Placement Cleveland, United States

    Our client, a regional metal casting manufacturer is looking for an Electrical and Control Engineer. · As an Electrical and Control Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and enhancing machine control solutions. · Your responsibilities will include: · Design and M ...

  • Judge Direct Placement

    Electrical Control Engineer

    4 days ago

    Judge Direct Placement Cleveland, United States

    Our client, a regional metal casting manufacturer is looking for an Electrical and Control Engineer. · The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. · As an Electrical and Control Engineer, you will ...

  • Middough

    Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

    2 days ago

    Middough Cleveland, United States

    Middough Inc. - 'TOP WORKPLACES' Award Winner · Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Position and Responsibilities · As an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (I&C) with Middough, you will collect and prepare data/information and perform detailed engineering calculations. The I& ...

  • Omega Point Partners

    Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

    1 week ago

    Omega Point Partners Cleveland, United States

    Job Description · Job Description · We have an exceptional opportunity for an · I&C · Project · Engineer · to join a global provider of clean energy solutions for manufacturing and power plants. · You will be working to modify existing equipment and install new process equ ...