At Dearing Compressor & Pump, our people power everything we do.
They’re not just employees, they’re the heartbeat of our success and the driving force behind our progress. That’s why we treat every team member like family. With a strong, collaborative culture, and a true people-first approach, Dearing isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to grow, make an impact, and thrive.
Summary
The Controls Engineer provides technical support to users of Dearing’s engineered products including electrical components, and other related systems. Recipients of this support shall include Dearing shop and field service personnel and/or end users (customers). The Controls Engineer is responsible for ensuring unit control systems satisfy the applicable codes and customer specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reviews customer specifications
- Reviews and approves unit control panel drawings (UCP).
- Writes, develops, reviews and approves Sequence of Operations for UCPs.
- Designs, reviews and approves Dearing UCPs and PLC programming.
- Generates, reviews and approves electrical loop drawings, I/O and load lists.
- Generates, reviews and approves Motor Control Center (MCC) drawings.
- Specifies hardware along with requesting quotations required for specific projects.
- Answers questions related to integration of customer-supplied devices.
- Provides technical support to Dearing shop and field service personnel and end users (customers) assisting with troubleshooting problems encountered on the test stand and in the field.
- Troubleshoots and recommends procedures and/or corrections for replacement of defective equipment, programming and control philosophy.
- Performs and/or assist others with programming, hardware modifications, or other upgrades to unit control panels adding additional features to meet design specifications or additional specific customer requirements.
Qualifications
- Four-year bachelor's degree from a college
- Proficiency with 2D CAD software and PLC Programming ( Allen Bradley, Red Lion, Allen Bradley HMIs)
- Preferred knowledge of design software, project management software, spreadsheet software, and word processing.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Retirement Plan Up to a 4% Match
- Drug Free Workplace
Skills Required
- Four-year bachelor's degree
- Proficiency with 2D CAD software
- PLC Programming (Allen Bradley, Red Lion, Allen Bradley HMIs)
- Knowledge of design software
- Knowledge of project management software
- Knowledge of spreadsheet software
- Knowledge of word processing software
What We Do
Founded in 1945, Dearing Compressor & Pump Co. is a leading manufacturer and provider of high-quality air compressors, industrial compressed air and gas systems, and related equipment. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, the company specializes in the distribution, packaging, and installation of compression equipment, serving diverse industrial and energy customers with a strong commitment to service, reliability, and innovation.
