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Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Wichita, KS , United States

Job Description & Skill Requirements

• Experience in Embedded Systems and Software Systems Engineering for off-highway construction machines.
• Strong expertise in software tuning on machines.
• Hands-on experience in software engineering and software-level testing to meet defined project milestones.
• Involvement in new feature development from concept through validation.
• Ability to perform issue analysis, debugging, and resolution in embedded control systems.
• Experience with SVN branch management and release processes.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, including understanding of hydraulic circuits, component functionality, and integrating hydraulic controls with embedded systems.

• Compliance with Health & Safety Regulations
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards related to environmental health and safety within the facility
• Manage federal, state, and local outside agencies for routine safety inspections, including compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Lead local safety and environmental programs and provide direction for facility
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental health and safety and advise management on emerging trends and changes in regulations, assisting in the implementation of necessary measures to maintain compliance
• Develop and oversee incident response plans and procedures
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents to identify root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Ensure proper onsite management and offsite disposal of solid, universal, and hazardous wastes to protect water quality and comply with applicable regulations
• Conduct daily activities including incident review, risk assessment, action item tracking, reporting, 5S/CI events, and project tracking
• Working with Business Unit Safety Manager, implement enterprise-wide and business unit safety activities
• Risk Assessment
• Manage local Safety and Environmental programs and provide direction for corrections and improvements as needed
• Conduct regular inspections and audits for the facility to assess compliance with safety regulations and internal policies; provide recommendations and guidance for corrective actions as needed
• Develop and implement safety protocols, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and hazards in the workplace
• Collaborate with management to develop and maintain emergency response plans. Conduct drills and exercises to assess the effectiveness of emergency protocols and ensure employees are prepared
• Investigates and reviews safety related incidents and reports, including reports for insurance carriers
• Drive closure of recommendations to reduce identified risks
• Communication and Documentation
• Establish and implement facility and organizational safety communications to ensure employees are aware of potential hazards and safety initiatives
• Develop, deliver, and track environmental and safety training, including hazardous material handling, new employee orientation, emergency response, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage to increase awareness and understanding of safety practices
• Maintain exact records and documentation related to safety programs, incidents, inspections, and training activities
• Develop, manage, and check monthly metrics and audits for EHS
• Prepare reports and presentations on safety performance, trends, and recommendations for management
• Regularly communicate with leadership on projects, ongoing issues, and opportunities
• Continuous Improvement
• Continuously evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, and machinery to identify potential safety hazards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to recommend and implement improvements to processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to enhance workplace safety
• Champion initiatives that identify and communicate facility risk exposure and prioritize risk reduction needs
• Champion and participate in safety and employee engagement initiatives
• Support facility-wide continuous improvement and 5S efforts
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce or eliminate waste by reducing process waste, reducing, and recycling
• Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization
  

• 7+ years of experience in an environmental, health, and safety manufacturing environment
  

• Experience in Lockout/Tag out programs and machine guarding
• Experience with forklift training
• In depth knowledge of environmental, health, and safety laws, regulations, and standards (OSHA, EPA)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and associated safety hazards
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles
• Training and facilitation experience and capability
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey complex safety concepts to diverse audiences
• Analytical mindset with the proven ability to assess risks, identify trends, interpret operational needs, and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Problem solving and data analysis skills (8D, 5Y, statistics)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence, and coach stakeholders at varying levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple project simultaneously
• Proficiency in using software applications and tools for safety reporting, data analysis, and documentation
• Strong PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to develop summary graphs, tables, pivot tables, and other reports using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• Certified Safety professional, preferred
• First Aid/CPR certification, preferred
  

• Onsite; plant and office environment.
• Plant environment and may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat and/or noise
  

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
  

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

* Performs expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: observing devises in operation to location root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examining parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; and performing tests for electrical circuitry and mechanical systems; reconditioning and repairing machine tools.

* Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary. Performs evaluations of alternatives to improve cost and / or reliability of equipment.

* Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards.

* Works with customer counterparts to optimize maintenance, reliability, and preventative maintenance procedures.

* May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks.

* Conforms and complies with customer contractor codes of conduct, housekeeping standards, and safety processes

* Documents work performed in service reports, applicable management systems, and written explanation regarding observation and collected equipment performance data.

* Provides assistance to lower level technicians and leadership to project teams. Performs expert functions as a part of training and development.

* Troubleshoots and analyzes complex control systems to resolve in-depth software/ hardware and configuration problems.

* Utilizes advanced maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data. Observes trends and makes recommendations.

* Completes and conducts on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development.

* Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:

Essential KSAs:

* High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).

* Associates degree with a Technical focus and 10 years of related experience in specific industry; or, 12 years of experience in specific industry.

* Possesses comprehensive understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems. Can analyze the problem, synthesize alternative solutions, and perform repairs.

* Must be able to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.

* Extensive travel required. (Local, National). Applicants can live anywhere within the Continental U.S

Desirable KSAs:

* Experience in condition based maintenance techniques, precision mechanical alignments, and maintenance of applicable process equipment.

* Experience in programmable logic controllers, field device troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical drive and motor systems.

Competencies:

* Communications

* Customer Focus

* Personal Discipline

* Safety

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

* Accounts for expenses (such as labor, overtime, travel) of the assigned departments.

* Conducts coaching sessions with personnel as needed. Prepares performance evaluations, works with individuals on career planning, training, and skills development. Ensures compliance with hourly work rules. Provides input into hiring/termination decisions.

* Attends departmental and customer meetings as needed.

* Maintains regular interaction with management team and customers.

* Ensures all required reporting is completed.

* Utilizes multiple enterprise systems to conduct daily business within department.

* Makes personal follow up calls to all customer complaints. Escalation point for customer complaints.

* Adheres to all ISO processes, procedures, and policies.

* Develops and maintains business relationship with all ATS departments.

* Continually improves processes; quantitatively monitors processes. Completes required quality core classes and uses skills and techniques presented. Uses the Core Values in work environment. Ensures compliance with company/customer safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:

Essential KSAs:

* Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college; or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

* Three (3) years of supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to successfully supervise people and customer relations.

* Ability to: read and interpret documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees; work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret and give a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

* Must be a team player, organized, self-motivated and able to prioritize. Must have comprehensive computer skills.

Desirable KSAs:

* Outstanding people and communication skills for interaction with customers, subordinates, and management.

* Proficient in the Windows operating environment and the following software: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Competencies:

* Communications

* Customer Focus

* Safety

* Judgement and Decision Making

* Business Acumen

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

* Implements standard ATS processes for the customers' repairable parts management and identifies opportunities for process improvement at customer site(s)

* Identifies, captures, and processes repairable parts at the customer's site(s)

* Maintains warranty information for all repairable parts at the customers' site

* Serves as the liaison between the repair service centers and the customer(s), providing on-site customer service to include tasks such as providing quotes, securing customer approval, and updating both parties on status of repairs

* Documents and presents cost savings opportunities to the customer(s)

* Develops relationship with key customer employees and uses knowledge to grow business within the site(s)

* Prepares and presents metrics and reporting to customer(s) and manager

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors Required:

* High school diploma or GED

* Previous experience working in a factory environment

* Strong customer service skills

* Basic sales and persuasion skills

* Ability to recognize part numbers and to distinguish among different types of parts on a basic level

* Proficiency with computers and basic inventory/maintenance applications

* Familiarity with process improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma or Lean

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, or sit for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work

Location: Wichita, KS (Remote)

Are you an experienced Power Distribution Designer or Make-Ready Designer looking to support meaningful utility engineering projects? Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking skilled Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience in overhead utility pole design, NESC application, clearance assessment, pole loading analysis, and construction package development. Useful design platforms include DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or client-specific drafting systems.

In this role, you will review field/walkout data, evaluate existing attachment conditions, model pole loading, determine make-ready requirements, and prepare accurate construction-ready deliverables. Applicants without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.

Note: This position is remote, but new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, OH headquarters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Execute overhead distribution and make-ready design work orders while meeting quality, time, and budget expectations
• Apply established engineering design standards, NESC requirements, and internal processes
• Perform end-to-end make-ready, joint-use, and/or general distribution design
• Conduct permitting and easement research (pole ownership, ROW, property rights, approvals)
• Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and ensure accurate deliverables
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or client systems
• Perform quality control reviews when required
• Support additional duties as assigned

TOP COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Make-Ready Engineering, Joint-Use Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Utility Pole Design, Overhead Distribution Design, NESC Compliance, Utility Engineering, Pole Attachments, Make-Ready Construction, Aerial Design, Utility Coordination, Right-of-Way Permitting, Pole Replacement Design, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Survey Interpretation, CAD for Utility Design, GIS for Utility Design, Electrical Distribution Design, Utility Construction Standards, Telecommunications Make-Ready

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred)
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and preparation of construction-ready design packages
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices, with the ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems efficiently
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain active auto insurance, and pass all required background, drug, and MVR screenings
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including minimal overnight travel when project needs require
• Ability to work a standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time, with Central/Mountain/Pacific adjustments as appropriate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work for extended periods using a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, review detailed information, and work with design tools requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written channels

ABOUT SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we’ve supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma™.

*To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.
* If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: *While Designer openings are listed in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as they are remote roles.

WHAT WE OFFER
We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:

• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs

This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This ad does not constitute an employment agreement, and job requirements may change based on organizational needs.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any classification protected by law.

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Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

* Issues tools, equipment or parts to workers and maintains records issued and returned.

* Locates lost or misplaced tools, equipment or parts.

* Receives, unpacks, and stores incoming tools, equipment or parts, and requisitions stock to replenish inventory.

* Inputs all required data into business operations software, purchasing, and receiving process requirements.

* Inspects and tools, equipment or parts for defects and wear and reports damage or wear to supervisors.

* Keeps all parts clean and orderly in the proper locations.

* Performs clerical activities as directed by manager.

* Participates actively in the weekly and monthly team meetings.

* May interface with purchasing, receiving, and business operations software; repair, service or lubricate tools and equipment; deliver tools or equipment to workers, manually or using handtruck; mark and identify tools and equipment, using identification tag, stamp, or electric marking tool.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors Required:

* High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Competencies Required:

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.