Industrial and Controls Specialist | San Jose, CA

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  • Location: San Jose, CA

  • Company: Cupertino Electric

The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. WHO WE ARE For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we've built a reputation for integrity.

We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we always-always-do the right thing. Even when no one is looking.

Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything. THE COMMERCIAL TEAM Our strong project management teams, dedicated in-house engineering resources and skilled union field staff work together seamlessly to deliver commercial projects that are as innovative and unique as the clients who build them. ABOUT THE ROLE The Industrial and Controls Specialist performs a scope of work involving study, design, implementation, oversight, and project management of a wide variety of instrumentation and control systems for facilities

and test-related apparatus at the assigned test facilities.

Primarily the facilities are industrial process facilities. The candidate will provide documentation, training, and technical direction to technicians and electricians in the installation, checkout, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of the respective systems at the assigned test facilities. Complex requirements for instrumentation and control systems require considerable creativity and judgement in accomplishing tasks that support project, functional, cost, and schedule requirements. Develop, update, and maintain electrical and mechanical schematics for instrumentation and controls that meet project test requirements.

Develop, update, and maintain procedures for instrumentation and control system checkout, integrated system test, calibration, and operation. Provide technical direction to technicians and electricians in the installation, checkout, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of the respective systems at the assigned test facilities. Prepare hardware/software specifications and purchase requisitions for facility instrumentation and control equipment. Evaluate vendor proposals and provide technical recommendations for procurement. Develop plans and requirements for upgrading and maintaining facility instrumentation and control system hardware and software Provide technical expertise in programming, assembly, configuration, and maintenance of PC-based computer systems and industrial programmable logic controllers (PLC).

Provide support for special tasks involving detailed engineering analyses. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position Visual and physical contact of test system hardware and installed test articles. Multiple workstation assignments (office, test facility, control room, laboratory, shops, etc.

). Transportation of notebooks, drawings, forms, etc. required. Description of Work Environment Work is accomplished in an office, control room, and in and around project facilities. Must be able to use respiratory protection in confined spaces. Some work areas are high in noise. Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks Office and control room equipment includes computers, calculators, electronic instruments, mechanical instruments, and miscellaneous precision measuring devices. Criticality of Attendance Work assignments are usually during normal work hours, but overtime is frequently necessary to support meetings, test schedules, and test operations.

Testing may occur any day or time of day, depending on the schedule and test requirements. Regular daily attendance to San Jose Office is required to maintain team effectiveness. Travel to the different project sites will be required. ABOUT YOU Good communication and interpersonal skills are highly desirable as the Controls Engineer will interface with other Engineers and Technicians and will be required to produce system documentation and procedures and train personnel. General knowledge and understanding of aerospace testing and facility operations is desired.

It is also desirable to have direct working knowledge of the following types of equipment: PC computer operations (MS Windows [XP, 7] and Macintosh OSX, MS Office) Signal conditioning and data acquisition and processing hardware and programming (National Instruments Lab VIEW) Programmable logic controller hardware and programming (GE Proficy, Rockwell RSLogix, Emerson Ovation) Human-Machine (i. e. User) Interface hardware and design Test instrumentation (multimeter, oscilloscope, pressure / temperature / electrical calibrators) Specialized measurement instrumentation (position, pressure, temperature, and flow transducers and switches).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: a BS or higher degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical or related engineering discipline with 3 or more years of related experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems. Certification and additional years of related experience may count as educational equivalency and vice versa.

#LI-JJ1 PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about " job scams" how to avoid them, click here. CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple.

We build great things and we do it with great people. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Cupertino Electric, Inc.

(CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cupertino Electric Inc. aims to make accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact us at xyz X@ or -4CEI. PDN-9ad5d362-12c0-4c6c-8f66-b0d43a0fe1ec

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