Description:
The Fulton Companies is a private multi-national group of companies headquartered in beautiful Pulaski, NY, USA. Our founder, Lewis Palm, was a pioneer in the engineering of steam boilers and associated equipment for the laundry and dry-cleaning markets, he invented the first Vertical Tubeless Boiler in 1949. With our expansion of products and knowledge throughout the years, we are well known in many applications of your daily life including but not limited to, food processing, pharmaceutical, education, gas processing, laundry, dry cleaning, healthcare, and government / military.
Fulton researches, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services complex thermal fluid, steam, and hydronic equipment along with engineered systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. We strive for energy efficiencies, global impact, and environmental responsibility. Fulton has served as an industry leader of emerging heat transfer technologies for more than 70 years!
Our culture thrives on the HEART values of the company and puts pride in our people. We encourage continued training and learning to grow you and your career with Fulton.
Benefits: At Fulton we value our employees and therefore offer competitive compensation, onsite fitness club, retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation time, paid holidays, profit share bonus.
Requirements:
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:
The Control Systems Engineer develops, tests, and maintains complex control systems that govern the operation of commercial equipment. This role requires a proficiency in software development and an aptitude for electronics and hands-on hardware testing. They must value both function and form, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet or exceed targets for reliability, safety, features, cost and performance in a manner that is consistent with the company values and operating philosophy.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Controls Development – Designs, develops, and continuously improves control systems, inclusive of hardware, software and graphical user interfaces. Translates functional requirements into reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation with a focus on an exceptional user experience.
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Quality Assurance Testing – Performs hardware qualification and systematic validation to ensure control systems meet quality standards and aligns with user experience goals, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality product to customers.
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Issue Resolution – Troubleshoots, replicates and resolves complex system issues using structured root cause analysis to restore intended functionality and prevent future recurrence.
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Technical Resource – Provides training and support to internal teams and customers. Serves as a subject matter expert delivering timely and effective assistance in a professional and customer focused manner.
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Travel – Willing to travel to support development, training, troubleshooting, testing and data collection activites.
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Documentation – Creates and maintains clear, accurate technical documentation including specifications, changes, and user-facing materials; communicates progress and issues effectively to stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications and Required Experience):
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Experience troubleshooting controls hardware and software.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering or related field.
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Preferred: 3+ years of experience in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) ladder logic programming, with proficiency in procedural programming (e.g., C) and object-oriented programming (e.g., C++ or C#).
DEMONSTRATED CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:
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Communication – Ability to ensure information is passed on to others who should be kept informed. Ability to express oneself clearly in conversation and interaction with others. Ability to express oneself clearly in business writing.
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Analytical Thinking – The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic and sequential approach.
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Technical Expertise – The ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area, and a propensity for continuing education and training.
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Thoroughness – Ensuring work and information is complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings, courses and presentations, following up to ensure the agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
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Stress Management – The ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure or with unpredictable surges in workload; and maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Repetitive Motion – Substantial movement/motion of the wrists, hands and fingers.
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Sitting – Employee needs to remain seated for extended periods of time.
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Vision – Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, use of tools, etc.
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Travel – Work requires travel by walking on foot, car or airplane and may include extended periods of walking or sitting.
Fulton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Fulton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
This position is on site in Pulaski, NY and follows a hybrid schedule, with minimum 3 days on-site and up to 2 days remote per week.
