General: At Spectrum Engineering, we are very serious in our commitment to be the top full-service controls supplier in the business. We are a unique company in that our owners are actively involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations. Our hands-on approach to servicing our customers allows for continuous assessment of our effectiveness and for the immediate remediation of any deficiencies. At Spectrum, we are customer driven and committed to our goal of providing service excellence, at every level, on every project undertaken. We are not content with the status quo. At Spectrum we make a concerted effort to remain ahead of the technological curve and to make innovative contributions to our industry. We believe strongly in an aggressive on-the-job training program. To maximize our effectiveness and to provide employees with career enrichment, we routinely provide cross-training opportunities. Spectrum Engineering has earned a very favorable reputation in the controls industry. To maintain our excellent standing in the controls community, our recruiting practices are necessarily highly selective. Successful candidates will be those who exhibit a high degree of initiative and leadership and who possess the technical credentials, education or experience appropriate for the position sought. Spectrum Engineering has a senior staff that is highly motivated and exceptionally talented. At Spectrum, you will be part of a successful team with a solid industry reputation and a long-term commitment to remain at the forefront of our industry.
Travel: The automotive manufacturing industry has become increasingly global and manufacturing centers have migrated to all regions of the country but primarily in the Mid-South and South East. To remain competitive in this industry, Spectrum employees must be willing to travel. Travel requirements vary widely and will depend on a number of factors such as the variety of projects we are working on, a need to balance our talent base and the re-tooling cycles for new model introduction. Personal and family needs are always a consideration and we do our very best to accommodate employee needs within the constraints of our available resources.
Current Position Openings
Controls Design/PLC Debug – Senior Level: Candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, statistics, or mathematics. The education requirement may be waived if a candidate has a minimum of ten years of controls industry experience. Candidates must also have a minimum of five years of debug/startup field experience and possess comprehensive knowledge of at least two major industry-standard HW/SW controls platforms such as Siemens, Mitsubishi or Rockwell. Candidates must also be capable of performing in all aspects of the design, debug/start-up and planning processes. Candidates must possess the ability to work independently to complete debug/startup on major systems. Leadership is also essential. Candidates for this senior level position must be able to direct a design or debug team and to serve as a customer representative to end-users at any level of controls management. Submit your resume for this position now.
Controls Design/PLC Debug – Junior Level: Candidates must possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree in any electrical, computer science or manufacturing discipline. The education requirement may be waived if a candidate has a minimum of five years of controls industry experience. Candidates must also have a minimum of two years of debug/startup field experience and possess comprehensive knowledge of at least one major industry-standard HW/SW controls platforms such as Siemens, Mitsubishi or Rockwell. Candidates must also be familiar with HW and/or SW design and be able to effectively participate in the design process, under senior leadership, as part of a design team. Candidates must also be familiar with most aspects of the debug/start-up process and be able to effectively participate in a debug team under senior leadership. Candidates must be able to represent Spectrum Engineering with professionalism and to present themselves to end-users as a knowledgeable, well prepared design or debug resource. Submit your resume for this position now.
Controls Design/PLC Debug – Entry Level: Candidates must possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree or trade school training in any electrical, computer science, or manufacturing discipline. The education requirement may be waived if a candidate has a minimum of two years of controls industry experience. Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of AutoCAD and possess a basic understanding of and the ability to navigate/edit in at least one major industry-standard HW/SW controls platform such as Siemens, Mitsubishi or Rockwell. Candidates must also be capable of HW and/or SW design, under junior or senior leadership, as part of a design team. Candidates with debug experience are preferred. Candidates for this position must be able to present well to end-users as a professional and well prepared design or debug resource. Submit your resume for this position now.
Robot Programmer – Senior Level: Candidates must possess a minimum of trade school certification in robot programming or an Associate’s degree in electrical, computer, manufacturing, or other industry-related discipline. Candidates for this position must also have a minimum of five years robot programming experience. The education requirement may be waived if a candidate has a minimum of ten years robot programming experience. Candidates must also possess comprehensive knowledge and experience with teaching and program structure (compilation, editing, and navigating) of robots from at least four major manufacturers such as ABB, KUKA, NACHI, Motoman, FANUC, Kawasaki or Comau. Candidates must be capable of executing all aspects of robot programming, debug/startup, planning, and leadership. Candidates must also be able to direct a team and to serve as a customer representative to end-users at any level of robot programming management. High mechanical aptitude and experience with electrical, fluid/air, and welding (concepts, theory, and application) is also required. Submit your resume for this position now.
Robot Programmer – Junior Level: Candidates must possess a minimum of a HS diploma or GED (Associate’s degree or trade school preferred – see Senior Level education preference). Candidates must also have a minimum of two years of robot programming experience. Candidates must possess secure knowledge and experience with teaching and program structure (editing and navigation) of robots from at least two major manufactures such as ABB, KUKA, NACHI, Motoman, FANUC, Kawasaki or Comau. Candidates must be capable of performing all aspects of robot programming and must also be able to present well to an end-user as a professional and well prepared resource. Submit your resume for this position now.
Robot Programmer – Entry Level: Candidates must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED (Associate’s degree or trade school preferred – see Senior Level education preference). Robot programming experience is preferred. Candidates must also be able to present well to an end-user as a professional and well prepared resource. Submit your resume for this position now.
