Controls Engineer - KS

Power Flame is a subsidiary of Astec Industries. Power Flame is an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturer of burners and combustion control systems for commercial, industrial, and process applications. Our products share environmentally conscious designs and are crafted from quality materials by our expert staff of dedicated professionals.

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

Under general supervision execute projects that require the creation and evaluation of original design. Participate in the analysis and validation of design and theoretical concepts, working from and adapting a wide range of established research techniques.

• Read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Design electrical schematics and panel layout drawings using AutoCAD and AutoCADE (Electrical).
• Create electrical bills of material (BOMs) using AutoCADE and Excel.
• Program electronic controllers (pressure, temperature, etc.) and radar devices.
• Ability to program PLCs is desired.
• Provide electrical technical support to parts and service technicians and other departments as needed.
• Occasionally provide training to end users, internal sales personnel and distributors.
• Troubleshoot customer issues by referencing site electrical schematics, reviewing software configuration, and reproducing issues in the lab when necessary.
• Create accurate project specifications.
• Ensure all engineering documents are up to date.
• Develop standard work templates and revision control processes.
• Assist in design, development, implementation and analysis of technical products and systems.
• Drives continuous improvement by managing projects and recommending techniques to enhance equipment/system/process robustness

• Actively participate in design reviews, releases, and changes, as well as in the development of products when requested.
• Effectively communicate with internal customers regarding designs and changes.
• Read, understand, and discuss technical requirements, articles, plans, drawings, etc.
• Initiate and execute the Product Design and Development (PDD) process to ensure product definitions and specifications are met by all stakeholders.
• Participate and contribute to product design meetings including product specifications, material selection, 3D CAD models, and detailed 2D drawings.
• Collaborate as a member of cross-functional project teams from concept to testing, and ultimately to production.
• Conduct design for manufacture assessments involving manufacturing expertise to ensure that final design will support lean manufacturing principles, build quantity, cost, and performance requirements.
• Develop design concepts to meet cost objectives and, interface with vendors and suppliers to locate and approve components.
• Administer design history and practice proper engineering document control processes to ensure drawings are up to date.
• Work toward identifying commonality in design to assist with manufacturing standardization.
• Demonstrate technical and written skills via generating and filing reports of design analyses for future reference and demonstrate interpersonal skills via preparing and presenting findings.
• Provide timely response to Root Cause Analysis and Corrective action requests related to design issues and/or warranty problems to support the engineering solution applied in…