Integrated Mill Systems (IMS) is a process automation solutions provider. IMS designs, builds, programs, and implements Level 1 control systems, primarily in support of the metals producing and processing market, providing a wide range of equipment and services for both new and retrofit projects. We are an award winning Automation Company that is passionate about the work we do, takes pride in our project outcomes, and highly values our reputation.

Position Overview:

Automation engineers are responsible for fulfilling project assignments, individually or as part of a project team. Assignments may include involvement in multiple projects simultaneously. IMS is seeking candidates for our Portage, IN office.

Pay: $65,000.00 - 95,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Other

Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel

Position Overview:

The Installation Project Engineer executes all project assignments, individually or as part of a project team within the Installation Group. Assignments may include involvement in multiple projects simultaneously. The design emphasis includes power system design, network design, control/device design all with an installation engineering focus for the installation of IMS equipment (Drives, RIO, Operator Stations and Desks, and PLC and/or Networking Cabinets).

Primary Duties:

• Installation design of Power and Drive system applications, both AC and DC power.
• Block Diagram creation for all Power, Networking, and Device portions of a project.
• General Arrangement creation or modification of existing equipment laying in new equipment locations with conduit/tray routing.
• Cable and Conduit Schedule creation.
• Can read and understand electrical schematics (existing and new), civil drawings, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic drawings.
• On site field investigations for all Installation Engineering worked on for any specific project worked on
• On site commissioning of all Installation Engineering completed for any specific project worked on

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Engineering or equivalent industrial experience
• Travel requirements are up to 25% of the time

Qualifications:

• Experience working with AC and DC Drive systems
• Experience in working with NEC codes for design of power and drive systems
• Metals processing knowledge is preferred
• Knowledge of ETAP software for power studies and harmonic analysis
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical
• Willingness and desire to participate in ongoing training for technical competency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• A team player and a dedication and concern toward completing work in a timely manner
• Understanding of the industry and keeping whole company IMS perspective with customers and projects
• Be flexible and adaptive member of the IMS team, occasionally shifting focus to augment or help other projects or teams outside the primary scope of duties
• A desire to continue to learn and adapt to new skills
• Continually improve skills and knowledge to advance within the organization
• Bring new information, ideas, and practices to the IMS team, but also being capable of following direction and orders from management and leadership
• Understands all product safety and guarding requirements
• Ability to lead all phases of a project while managing critical milestones and customers

Essential Elements/Job Functions Assessment:

Physical:

• Seeing General
• Close Vision 
• Color Perception
• Hearing and Listening
• Clear Speech Simple / Complex
• Touching: Dexterity / Hand / Finger
• Smelling - Smoke
• Walking
• Lifting / Carryng - 50 lbs
• Typing
• Climbing Flights
• Kneeling
• Stooping
• Bending
• Sitting
• Flexibility - Upper Body
• Standing
• Driving

Stress Factors:

• Repetition
• High Pressure
• Hazards
• Fatigue

Mental Requirements:

• Reading - Simple / Complex
• Writing - Simple / Complex
• Perception / Comprehension
• Memorization
• Clerical
• Analyzing
• Math Skills
• Judgement
• Decision - Making

Work Environment:

• Work Alone
• Works with Others
• Works Around Others
• Verbal Contact with Others
• Face-To-Face Contact
• Shift Work
• Extended Day
• Inside
• Outside
• Confined Areas
• Extreme Heat
• Temperature Changes
• Wet and/or Humid
• Noise (up to 85-105 dB)
• Vibration 
• Mechanical Equipment
• Electrical Equipment 
• Pressurized Equipment
• Burning Materials
• Moving Objects
• High Places
• Fumes / Odors
• Dirt / Dust
• Gases

Equipment:

• Computer
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Phone
• Calulator
• TV Monitors

Competitive Benefit Package:

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• 401(k) Safe Harbor Match
• Medical (PPO & HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account 
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Allstate: Accident & Critical Illness Plans
• Work Site benefits
• Paid Time Off options (PTO & Vacation)
• Paid Holidays

IMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Candidates are subject to reference checks, credit, criminal background and DMV checks, assessments, and drug screen. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disability