http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/electronic-technician-entry-level Primary Responsibilities: Troubleshooting malfunctioning computer PCI cards and making the required repairs Ability to solder fine pitch components to current IPC rework standard Secondary Responsibilities: Build and perform tests on electronic components to determine operability Summary of Responsibilities: Inspect, test and troubleshoot complex computer cards down to the component level under general supervision Make repairs requiring non-standard techniques Operate standard, experimental, testing or processing equipment of moderate complexity Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Two year electronics degree preferred 1-3 years experience in the electronic field A strong knowledge of basic electronic theory Ability to troubleshoot to the component level Ability to read schematics, soldering and desoldering of surface mount components Excellent oral and written communication skills Must be able to lift up to 70lbs. repetitively Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Self-motivated Added plus Understanding of basic computer hardware and software Understanding of basic data communications RS232, RS422, RS485 and Ethernet http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/electronic-technician-entry-level Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:32:08 -0500 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/embedded-software-engineer3 Primary Responsibility Candidate is a self-starting and motivated engineer with a strong interest in product and solution development. This position provides an opportunity to work with network stacks, device drivers, industrial automation technologies and custom applications in order to create new products and customized solutions for key customers. Duties include the generation of software specifications, analysis of software systems, coding and testing of software modules and generation of related documentation. Summary of Responsibilities: Enhance and maintain existing networking stacks Work as part of a team to develop requirements and specifications for enhancements or customization of protocol stacks Customize stacks and/or create embedded applications to enable the use of our networking technologies in customer solutions Understand and use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to exercise Industrial Networking protocol stacks Qualifications: 2-4 years of experience programming in C/C++ An understanding of networking (LAN) concepts and usage An interest in embedded applications Some experience in networked applications Some experience with device driver or embedded programming is a plus Some experience with industrial automation and industrial networking a plus Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent experience Good communication skills http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/embedded-software-engineer3 Thu, 08 May 2008 11:39:58 -0500 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/european-mid-east--african-distribution-sales-manager Position Summary To plan, direct, control and co-implement (working with Comtrol’s Vice President of Global Sales) all strategies and activities to increase and maximize overall EMEA revenues. To oversee, guide and support Comtrol’s master distributor operation in London and work closely with the Director of Vertical Markets/Channel Sales to maximize revenue and business opportunities and maintain positive inter-company communications. Contribute to the overall direction of European channel expansion and effectively develop and control joint marketing opportunities with the established distribution channel. Work with assigned international distributors to create and achieve quarterly marketing and sales goals. Develop and implement sales action plans, maintain consistent communication with the distribution channel, Comtrol’s European master distributor and also vertical market sales groups to identify international sales opportunities for Comtrol’s hardware and software products. Work closely with the Vice President of Global Sales to identify joint European marketing opportunities and partnership opportunities.The role will require extensive partner research, contract negotiations and export trade management skills. Essential Functions Manage network of EMEA distributors involving horizontal channel distributors and vertical industry focused VAD channel. Manage Europe-based field application engineer to develop training and support model for the growing European distribution network. Coordinate European integrator and reseller contacts with EMEA distribution channel. Maintain communication with European master distributor in order to assist an increase in distribution coverage in the European space. Basic Skills and Requirements Use professional sales techniques to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions that satisfy customer (internal and external) requirements. Articulate technological benefits of Comtrol’s solutions to close sales opportunities. Grow distribution relationships at the appropriate levels, horizontal and vertical. Effectively develop new business relationships through professional prospecting skills. Successfully lead sales efforts in vertical market segments to include hotel automation, industrial factory automation and traffic/transportation, in order to increase overall revenue in each market segment. Seeks input and opinions from all relevant parties. Secures all facts prior to making decisions. Commitment to industry and personal development. Develops effective presentations (orally and written) where ideas, opinions, recommendations and conclusions are understood. Ability to communicate issues and concerns at all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team oriented environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities and reprioritize when necessary. Ties strategies and planned actions to results Qualifications 5 – 10 years in sales leadership or national account management roll Proven consistent, successful sales goal achievement College degree or equivalent experience Background in technology a plus Proficient in use of Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint Flexible to work European work hours 25% - 40% travel requiredI International business experience a plus Language proficiency in one European language a plus http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/european-mid-east--african-distribution-sales-manager Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:36:05 -0500 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/global-marketing-director Primary Responsibilities: Manage all marketing functions Develop marketing strategies and programs to increase contact with end customers and integration partners in multiple media formats Assist Sales and Product Management in developing features and competitive analysis for new product development Work with Vice President of Sales and Marketing to develop one to three year marketing strategies to increase awareness of Comtrol within its core industries Participate and suggest programs within Comtrol that can enlist other departmental organizations in creatively increasing Comtrol Corporation’s brand awareness Develop new online marketing programs utilizing corporate website and advertising Assist in the development of business cases for new product and/or market justification Other responsibilities as assigned by management http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/global-marketing-director Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:01:45 -0600 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/it-developer/administrator2 Primary Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain corporate software and database management systems. Provide analysis of systems and processes to identify problems and increase efficiency. Perform network administration and assist senior network administrator as necessary. Technical competency in the following areas: Java: 3 years Linux: 2 years DBA: 3 years Admin: 2 years Working knowledge of Basic 6, C/C++, XML, Linux/Unix shell scripting Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and/or Business, two year technical programming degree or equivalent experience 3-5 years experience in technical services Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and solve problems without assistance http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/it-developer/administrator2 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:56:56 -0600 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/junior-software-engineer Primary Responsibility: Implementation, testing and support of GSS (Guest Service Systems) interface modules for Comtrol’s Lodging Link product line. Summary of Responsibilities: Implement Lodging Link interface modules in accordance with design specifications provided by management. Generate complete and thorough test plans for various interface modules. Test and track the results of interface modules in accordance with test plans. Maintain existing interface modules including trouble shooting, fixing bugs and improving functionality. Interact with various technical contacts to assist with customer troubleshooting, installation and other technical needs. Qualifications: Bachelor or Associates degree in Computer Science or equivalent -OR- a minimum of 2 years experience in software design/implementation. A thorough understanding of object oriented design. Knowledge of C and C++ syntax. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Knowledge of IP and Serial communications preferred, but not required. http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/junior-software-engineer Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:10:45 -0500 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/marketing--communications-manager Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for proposing marketing and communication strategies based on goals of executives, executing projects to completion and evaluating success. Manages all aspects of marketing communications including technical literature, brochures, corporate branding, website content and marketing, tradeshows and events, sales programs, public relations and advertising. Supports and acts as liaison between marketing executives, contracted agencies, sales, engineering and project management teams. Summary of Responsibilities: MarCom Oversees progress of marketing communications projects from initial concept phase to delivery of end product, including scheduling, financials, routing, status reporting and proofreading. Contributes creatively and logistically to marketing promotions. Coordinates communication internally between cross-divisional teams and externally with vendors. Manages product brochures and datasheets, corporate brochures, letterhead and logos. Responsible for art direction of company, including managing designers, agencies, vendors and overall corporate image. Creates and manages graphics, diagrams, photos and icon files. Outsources or takes product photos for website and literature. Fills roll of Comtrol historian. Responsible for records and files of corporate materials including press releases, news coverage, NDA agreements, tradeshow feedback, process documentation, literature, corporate identity guidelines, logo usage, customer feedback and documentation. Public Relations Manages PR communications and ensures that they are completed in a professional and timely manner. This includes press releases, editor relations, investor relations, customer testimonials and success stories. Authors press releases and application stories and seeks media coverage from them. Manages PR distribution lists and tracks PR coverage. Demonstrates knowledge about Comtrol history, mission, products, policies, and procedures. Focuses appropriately on the needs of the total organization. Keeps customer needs and satisfaction in mind and seeks to meet customers needs through new and innovative MarCom materials. Website Marketing and Interactive Responsible for overall website content, including planning, strategy and marketing, search engine optimization and monthly status reports. Manages website content, navigation, positioning, search engine marketing and reports on vital web statistics in close coordination with the webmaster and website specialist. Manages email-blasts, new product announcements and sales promotions. Tradeshows and Event Planning Manages tradeshow planning and logistics, including budgets, materials and promotions. Researches, tracks and suggest tradeshow opportunities. Evaluates and documents tradeshow effectiveness. Advertising Plans, purchases placements and creates advertisements with help from outside agencies in trade publications and online. Tracks competitor advertising placements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree – Marketing required (or a combination of education and equivalent experience) Technical aptitude, understanding of applications development Creative acumen - background and working knowledge in fine arts and/or graphics design Utilizes Web content management system, Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator 3 - 5 years related marketing communications experience Ability to work in a fast paced environment and remain even tempered in stressful situations Requires self management, creative problem solving, excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills Excellent oral and written communications http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/marketing--communications-manager Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:01:04 -0500 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/quality-manager Primary Responsibility Ensures the administration of the company's quality, process and/or business improvement efforts. Responsible for dealing with customers and suppliers on quality or performance issues. Directs and coordinates all quality activities, interfaces with all departments and provides technical support. Works closely with the suppliers and customer on quality related issues. Summary of Responsibilities: Formulate, document and maintain quality control standards and on-going quality control objectives. Interact with suppliers to ensure quality of all purchased parts and products. Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service. Investigate and correct customer issues and complaints relating to quality. Review and approve first articles. Participate in reviewing engineering designs to contribute quality requirements and considerations as well as standardization and completeness. Ensure that suppliers are in compliance with ISO certifications and have continuing process improvement efforts in place. Create, document and implement inspection criteria and procedures. Provide and oversee inspection activity for incoming product. Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes. Provide technical and statistical expertise to departments. Review policies and procedures for standardization and support of quality objectives. Lead, mentor & teach Total Quality and Lean initiatives within the company. Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports Qualifications: BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering desired. Min 7 years related experience required (10+ years a plus) in a decision-making position. Advanced education and/or ASQCertifiedQualityengineeror manager. Experience in electronics manufacturingi ndustry Excellent oral and written communications skills Excellent interpersonal skills Experience with Total Quality initiatives Experience with developing/documenting procedures. Computer proficiency. Database management experience desired. Comprehensive understanding of Quality principles and basic understanding of ISO 9001; audit experience desired. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience desired. http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/quality-manager Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:59:19 -0600 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/sales-representative---vertical-markets Vertical Markets: Medical Accounts – Named OEM, VARs, system integrators and end-user customers in Medical market, buying product through Comtrol’s two-tier distributor network or direct from Comtrol Satellite Accounts - Named OEM, VARs, system integrators and end-user customers in Satellite market, buying product through Comtrol’s two-tier distributor network or direct from Comtrol Broadcast Accounts - Named OEM, VARs, system integrators and end-user customers in Broadcast market, buying product through Comtrol’s two-tier distributor network or direct from Comtrol Sales Quota: Based upon annual revenue from customers in the assigned vertical markets. Annual quota prorated based on actual start date for new hire employees during the calendar year. Primary Responsibilities: Representative will learn Comtrol and competitor product technical feature/functions and provide prospective customers with guidance on the most appropriate Comtrol product that meets their specific requirement Representative will support and grow the existing customer base provided to reach assigned annual quota for each market segment Representative will provide sales and product management with features that are required by the customer, but not available in Comtrol products Representative will provide operations with a monthly sales forecast that specifies the expected unit sales (by product and customer) volume over the coming 4-month period Representative will canvass North America to identify new prospective customers in each assigned market segment and close new business (after which that customer will become a “named account” and qualify for sales commissions) Representative will negotiate pricing to the advantage of Comtrol. No pricing delegation is provided and representative must obtain special pricing approval from Sales Management prior to quoting special pricing to any customer Representative will be provided with a cell phone expense allowance each month according to Company guidelines. Representative will adhere to the Company’s travel management policy. Representative will travel to meet with customers and attend industry trade shows Other responsibilities as assigned by management http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/sales-representative---vertical-markets Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:18:00 -0500 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/software-engineer2 Primary ResponsibilityDevelop and support Microsoft Windows device drivers and Comtrol product related Windows applications programs. Duties include the generation of software specifications, analysis of software systems, coding and testing of software modules, and generation of related documentation. Summary of Responsibilities: Maintain existing Windows drivers and application programs Specify, develop and test new Windows drivers and application programs Work as part of a team developing specifications for program enhancements and new programs Provide technical guidance and support to other Comtrol employees and to customers Qualifications: A desire to learn and master Windows programming Some experience programming in C/C++ An interest in operating system internals and device control software Some experience with device driver or embedded programming is a plus Some experience developing Windows applications or device drivers is a plus Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/software-engineer2 Wed, 07 May 2008 14:54:39 -0500 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/software-engineer Primary Responsibility Responsible for development and support of product and product test application programs. Duties include the generation of software specifications, analysis of software systems, coding and testing of software modules, and generation of related documentation. Summary of Responsibilities: Specify, develop and verify Comtrol product application programs Specify, develop and verify application programs used internally for product testing Maintain existing product and product test application programs Work as part of a team developing specifications for program enhancements and new programs Provide technical guidance and support to other Comtrol employees and to customers Qualifications: Minimum of one year of Windows application programming experience using Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Visual C++ and related Microsoft application programming tools. 3 - 5 years experience preferred. Associate or Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience Excellent oral and written communications skills Some Linux application development experience is a plus http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/software-engineer Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:57:23 -0600 http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/system-test-engineer Primary Responsibility As a key contributor in a team environment creating networked device servers and custom solutions, the qualified candidate will be responsible for system testing of hardware and software as it relates to this platform. The candidate will create and execute system and regression test plans in consultation with product engineering and customer requirements, as well as participate in the creation of test automation plans and frameworks. Summary of Responsibilities: Create and execute test plans Work with engineering department to ensure adequate code and functionality coverage Ensure effective test reporting Automate system and regression testing where possible Support customer service in finding customer reported issues Qualifications: B.S. in EE/CS, similar field or equivalent Some experience in the creation and execution of test plans Understanding of testing techniques and concepts including white box testing, black box testing, code coverage, reporting, test automation and scripting Understanding of basic Ethernet/networking concepts Strong analytical skills and ability to debug and isolate problems Excellent communication skills Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows Experience with scripting in Linux and/or Windows a plus Understanding of Embedded system platforms a plus Experience with PC hardware a plus Experience with serial communication a plus Experience with industrial automation and industrial networks a plus http://www.comtrol.com/aboutus/employment-opportunities/mn/system-test-engineer Thu, 08 May 2008 11:34:58 -0500