Controls Engineering Technician (Mitsubishi/Omron) at IAF: OTP Industrial Solutions

OTP Industrial Solutions is looking for an Applications Engineer to join our team in Knoxville, TN!

As an Applications Engineer you will be responsible for modifying, designing, and developing components and/or automation systems per customer request. He / she applies engineering and automation principles to develop mechanical or electronic/electrical products/systems that meet customer technical/functional specifications as well as manufacturing cost/efficiency requirements. The Applications Engineer is solutions oriented with a broad range of skills in all facets of small to medium size automation solutions including but not limited to: Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, PLC Programming, HMI Screens, Robotics, and Safety.

What You'll Do:

• Interpret customer/sales specifications and scopes of work to evaluate feasibility, design, and implementation of customized automation solutions.
• Provide world class technical support to OTC sellers, customers, and vendors.
  • Improve reliability and performance of OTC supplied equipment and/or solutions.
  • Add value to our customers' operations through technology and automation.
• Work with the quote desk to generate customer proposals.
• Execute all aspects of the projects from order to implementation ($0 to ~$100k projects)
  • Mech/Elec Drawings
  • PLC/HMI Programming
  • Robotics / AMR's
  • All other peripheral devices
• Collaborate and work with the greater systems engineering team on larger projects with target customers in the regional area. (Projects $~100k and above)
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Desire and ability to learn new controls technology.
• Provide technical support, problem solving, maintenance, modifications/updates, and continuous improvement for existing automated equipment and process control systems
• Lead efforts for the remediation, migration, or upgrade of existing control systems
• Implement new and/or modify existing programming and HMI screens in various control platforms such as, but not limited to:
  • Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, Exor, Codesys, Seimens, ToyoPuc, and more
  • ToyoPuc experience a plus.
  • SCADA experience a plus.
  • Participate in capital projects, new installations, testing, and modernization projects for new systems.
• Specify all components (parts) needed for project completion.
• Provide customer with all CAD drawings needed for project completion.
• Provide software programming, including PLC, HMI, etc.
• Other job duties, as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field or relevant combination of degree plus years
• Minimum 3 yrs. experience in the Automation Industry
• Proven knowledge of electrical & automation devices desired. Proven mechanical capabilities such as, but not limited to: drilling, tapping, wiring
• Proven knowledge of drafting techniques / engineering terminology
• Ability to create detailed mechanical & electrical drawings. Unidraf knowledge is a plus.
• Proven Experience with Industrial Safety Application Equipment.
• Light Curtains, Safety Relays, Door Switches, Safety Scanners, etc.
• Proven Knowledge and understanding of controls systems governed by platforms such as, but not limited to:
• Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Toyopuc, Siemens, etc.
• Experience with multiple platforms a plus
• Experience developing & Integrating Robotic Systems
• Fanuc, Motoman, Denso Robotics, Kuka experience a plus
• Ability to travel to local customer site(s) on a regular basis
• Ability to travel domestically in the US up to 25% of the time
• Well-developed problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills required
• Experience working in a high pace, dynamic environment with limited supervision
• Leadership of Others:
• Provide guidance and direction on problems and issues.
• Continuously work as effective teams - Build a strong-identity as a team player that applies their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Specific Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate must enjoy and excel at personal relationship building with internal and external clients at multiple levels: customers, vendors, engineers, branch managers, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical and scientific product-related information.
• Proven success and positive track record of consistent engineering performance in complex markets with diverse customer segments operating with a high degree of integrity.
• Ability to operate as a "team player" in cooperation with collaboration partners and internal colleagues to reach common goals.
• Proven prior use of Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Knowledge of codes and standards within the Automation Industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good listening skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude a plus
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, profit margins, unit conversions, percentages, etc.
• Physical Demands
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at waist.
• Maximum unassisted lift = 50 lbs. Average lift less than 50 lbs.

Perks of Working with OTC Industrial Technologies:

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage

• Short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance

• Wellness Discount

• Safety shoes & glasses reimbursement stipend

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%

• Robust referral bonuses

• Relocation assistance

Work-Life Balance

• PTO

• Tuition assistance

Who we are:



Established in 1963, OTP Industrial Solutions is one of the largest industrial distributors and service providers in the United Sates. OTP Industrial Solutions is committed to building on our strong heritage of being a solutions provider to our customers, partnering with our industry leading vendors to provide premier product lines, and continued strong growth as a leader in the industrial distribution industry. At OTP, we pride ourselves on being able to solve a wide variety of industrial challenges.OTP is now part of OTC Industrial Technologies, particularly the Industrial Automation & Finishing group. To learn more about OTC,CLICK HERE.