Equipment Engineer/Controls Engineer

LACO Technologies is seeking an entry-level Controls Engineer / Equipment Engineer to both help design and maintain equipment for our Calibration Lab and assist other Controls engineers in their projects. This job will provide both external and on-the-job training to help the individual succeed in the high-market demand field of Controls Engineering. If a student applies, they must be able to work 30 hours per week. We offer flexible schedules that work around school time.
Additionally, this position will support Laco manufacturing process on an as-needed basis. Tasks could include process review and documentation and engineering drawing design.
At LACO Technologies, we strive to offer our employees a work/life balance with flexible start and stop times, the possibility to work a 9-80 work schedule with alternating Fridays off, and a generous PTO program.
LACO Technologies is a leading manufacturer of custom leak testing and vacuum systems. The systems that we design allow our customers to make a difference in many industries. We manufacture products for world-class companies like SpaceX, Lockheed, Apple, Google, BioFire, and Tesla. Each system we manufacture is unique to our customer's needs, so each day presents new concepts and builds that make the day-to-day work anything but ordinary.
Requirements
Requirements:

• PLC Programming and HMI software proficiency (mostly Unitronics PLC and HMI programming, but will include others)
• Other programming skills a plus (C, C#, Python, etc.)
• Skilled in understanding industrial electrical systems in both theory and practical.
• The candidate must be able to create schematics and the assembly of electrical systems.
• Pneumatic controls.
• Communications Protocols
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.
• Microsoft Office Suite

• Completed or current Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology)
• Proven record of being reliable and accountable

• Pay: $60,000 - $75,000 per year.
• Shift: 5 days a week Monday-Friday Full-Time. Flexible work schedules with possible opportunity for a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays off.
• Benefits: Generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal protection services, pet insurance, identity theft protection, cancer guardian, company-paid life insurance, and 401K with match, paid holidays, and a generous PTO (paid time off) plan of three weeks your first year, company paid continuing education opportunities including a tuition reimbursement program, periodic company parties, and lunches.
• Location: Salt Lake City - In office - Not a remote work position
• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• EOE, including disability/veterans.