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Be a problem solver.\nExhibit a high level of professional competency to customers and other team members.\nEnsure all timesheets and expense reports are turned in on time.\nAdditional Skills and Qualifications:\nStrong background in electrical/electronic engineering, process instrumentation & process engineering\nSelf-Motivated, Self-Driven, and the ability to Self-Manage\nHigh energy, technically competent, and resourceful; Attention to detail\nStrong verbal & written communication skills\nExcellent math, computer, and mechanical skills\nComputer skills in the following areas:Microsoft Visual Basic and/or other basic programming software\nAutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or other computer aided design software\nUnderstanding of networks and network structure desired\nProgramming in multiple programming languages and scripting techniques\n\nStrong understanding of industrial controls and process controls including PID Loops and pump control, industrial instrument calibrations, and repairsAnalog current loops (4-20mAdc, 1-5Vdc, etc.) and the conversion process between these instrument loops and their PLC counterparts in numeric counts.\n\nStrong Electrical knowledge and a good understanding of the National Electrical Code\nKnowledge of required equipment, including hand tools, volt-ohm meters, power tools, and instrument loops, etc.\nPreferred Education/Experience:\nBS/Associates/Technical Degree or extensive professional experience required\nMinimum 1-3 years’ experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley, Automation Direct, Siemens, etc.)\nMinimum 2 years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps, drives, etc\n1-3+ years’ experience with Computer based HMI software (Wonderware, VTSCADA, Lookout, etc.)\nMechanical and Electrical installation experience and aptitude\nBasic familiarity of radio-based communications and protocols\nWork and Physical Requirements\nMust be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs\nMust be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time\nMust be able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment\nMust be available for occasional call-ins\nAvailable for overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service and training based on business needs \nDuties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, power tools, clean room, dirt and noise\nVaried environment: customer facilities will include indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to all potential weather elements, clean rooms, factories, construction area and others\nTravel up to 50%\nFounded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. 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