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SalaryHOURS: 2nd SHIFT; 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM CST
This is a remote position.
ABOUT CYBERTROL
Cybertrol Engineering creates and delivers custom-engineered automation hardware and software solutions to manufacturing customers throughout the upper Midwest and across the world. The firm is privately owned, headquartered in Minneapolis, and has additional offices in Madison and Marshfield, WI. There is an extraordinarily strong engineering culture that emphasizes both personal and professional growth along with a commitment to providing high-quality solutions, including: plant-wide automation, information, and industrial IT (Information Technology) infrastructure; custom control panel design and fabrication; and upgrades of obsolete automation systems.
JOB SUMMARY
The Support Engineer position is a great opportunity to be a key contributor in a culture that focuses on commitment to high quality solutions for our customers. In this position, you will apply your Rockwell/AB, Siemens, etc. PLC and related controls hardware and Rockwell (FactoryTalk SE/ME, Batch, etc.), Aveva (Wonderware) and Ignition automation software, and IIT (SCADA, cisco networking, VMware, Veeam, Windows and Linux server) skills while providing high quality support to our customers’ Industrial Automation and IIT needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Be able to satisfy customer support advanced automation requirements during escalation situations in coordination with other team members
- Communicate with customers via multiple methods (e.g., phone, email, text, chat/IM, etc.)
- Be able to provide detailed technical support within the entire automation technologies stack, devices, and tools
- Track issues and follow internal support procedures from customer origination to completion
- Be a key member of the escalation for automation incidence and determine when additional resources are required
- Develop and improve tools to assist with the gathering and processing of customer systems and data
- Leverage internal tools to capture customer and technical information learned during support incidents
- Provide updates to account management resources
- Provide feedback to internal stakeholders regarding field performance
- Update internal knowledgebase with site configurations, issue resolutions, and collaboratively determine solutions with colleagues
- Work with the Support Department Manager to identify training objectives and opportunities
Traveling up to 10% may be required to support project lifecycle, training, or other professional related travel. A valid driver’s license is required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in automation engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Expert familiarity with automation information software vendor platforms (Rockwell FactoryTalk SE/ME, FT Batch, Aveva Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition, etc.)
- Expert familiarity with PLC and controls hardware (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, others a plus)
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms (primarily VMware/Veeam)
- Familiarity with datacenter hardware (HP, Dell) and infrastructure software (VM backup, antivirus, etc.)
- Familiarity with network hardware and SCADA configurations
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux OS administration
- Familiarity with RDBMS and related software (primarily MSSQL, SRSS)
- Familiarity with support project management software (Wrike, Jira, Remedy, ManageEngine)
- Strong desire to document solutions and update company accessible knowledgebase
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines independently and as part of a team
- Ability to forge positive working relationships with a wide variety of people
- Ability to complete root cause analysis and communicate recommendations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Expert familiarity with automation information software vendor platforms (Rockwell FactoryTalk SE/ME, FT Batch, Aveva Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition, etc.)
- Expert familiarity with PLC and controls hardware (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, others a plus)
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms (primarily VMware/Veeam)
- Familiarity with datacenter hardware (HP, Dell) and infrastructure software (VM backup, antivirus, etc.)
- Familiarity with network hardware and SCADA configurations
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux OS administration
- Familiarity with RDBMS and related software (primarily MSSQL, SRSS)
- Familiarity with support project management software (Wrike, Jira, Remedy, ManageEngine)
- Strong desire to document solutions and update company accessible knowledgebase
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- Extensive computer use
- Travel to industrial manufacturing facilities
- Working around production equipment and production personnel
- Work in hot or cold areas. Work in noisy areas.
- Work up and down stairs, ladders, indoors and outdoors
- Electrical/Instrumentation Device Troubleshooting. Includes voltage testing
- Ability to work with people having varied technical experience levels including operations, engineering, equipment supply, and construction personnel
- Typical Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) Required: Safety Glasses, Steel Toed shoes, hearing protection, and electrical safety PPE
- Employees must comply with customer specific safety requirements and PPE
Cybertrol offers a discretionary bonus to all employees, based on company and personal performance. In addition, all full-time employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and personal paid time off (PTO), supplemental insurance plans, and education reimbursement.
Cybertrol is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, age and/or any other protected status as required by law.
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM CST, with some flexibility
