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Goddard Technologies, Inc is hiring an Senior Employee Experience Specialist who will own employee engagement and inclusion for the entire life cycle of an employee (from orientation through offboarding). This role will promote positive employee relations through a variety of initiatives such as surveys, employee one-on one connections and recognition programs.

In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:

Employee Relations:

• Identify trends and areas of employee concern and partner with management to provide guidance and actionable feedback in enhancing the employee experience.
• Remain aware of any internal challenges and issues between clients and staff and convey to management or appropriate parties as necessary.
• Assist in the creation of employees’ career goals that align with business objectives. In conjunction with employees’ manager, create a path to achieving those goals.
• Advocate for the employees, building a culture where everyone feels like they belong.
• When conflict arises, work with employees towards a solution to the problem or dispute in a way that is productive.
• Learn, refine, and participate in performance management processes (annual reviews).
• Onboard new hires and acclimate them to the corporate culture and work environment.
• Offboard employees through exit interviews, capturing employee experience data and analyzing the results to find gaps and strengthen employee retention.
• Provide insight, advice, and coaching to managers and other team members on HR-related topics.

Culture Building:

• Evaluate the current health of the organizational culture through surveys and other various means to determine what steps are needed to ensure its continued health.
• Build on diversity initiatives, creating spaces and opportunities for people from all different walks of life to be listened to and appreciated in their workplaces.
• Head up special employee engagement projects such employee appreciation, social events, team building and rewards programs.
• Prepare and review Performance Indicators to measure effectiveness and convey to management.
• Establish regular cadence for internal communication between management and staff.

Training:

• Work with managers to determine employee skills gaps and support what training is required to close the gaps.
• Identify and organize internal, external, or virtual opportunities for training and employee development (including but not limited to soft skills, QMS, position-specific learning, etc.).
• Facilitate workforce training grants/funding through local, state and federal agencies.
• Review, track and report on employee training.
• Maintain and update company Learning Center SharePoint site.

Benefits:

• Assist in the annual review and renewal of Goddard’s comprehensive benefit’s package.
• Keep employees informed of benefit updates and changes. Maintain open communication for questions and concerns.
• Be a knowledge base for Goddard’s current benefits, company policies and procedures as outlined in the company handbook, and support questions as they arise.

Administrative Duties & Reporting:

• Maintain active spreadsheets on company initiatives for reporting purposes.
• Assist in the coordination of company events such as the annual holiday party or summer outings.
• Assist with the annual update of the Employee Handbook with our HR tool TriNet.
• Update and present HR efforts in biweekly, quarterly, and annual meetings, as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in people operations, diversity, equity, and inclusion, human resources, or a related field.
• Proficient MS Office skills to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and strong public speaking and facilitation skills are required.
• Ability to adeptly prioritize and manage multiple projects, initiatives, and stakeholders.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive materials with discretion.
• Use evidence-based HR practices to make decisions based on data and evidence and applying this approach in your work.
• Adaptable to changing business needs.
• Understand Paid Family Medical Leave and other MA and CA state-run leave programs and how they affect employees. Initiate the application process as necessary.
• Willingness to travel to California office location as necessary.

Do you feel the Senior Employee Experience Specialist position is a good fit for you?  If yes, APPLY HERE 

Please note: Presently, Goddard does not sponsor employment visas.

Goddard believes that everyone is entitled to fair opportunities and equal employment rights. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, discipline, or termination. Goddard is firm on its policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of qualification and merit and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Goddard is seeking a Senior Human Factor Engineer with roughly 5-10 years of experience in product development of medical products to join our team in Beverly, MA. This role will play a key part in the design, development, use testing, documentation, and launch of Goddard’s clients’ products. You will take part in human factors & usability engineering activities for new product development programs and contribute to usability improvements for current products, collaborating with a diverse team of product development specialists and working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Goddard products integrate mechanical, electrical, software, and fluidic elements, and industrial design to deliver thoughtful, elegant product solutions.

In this role, we will ask you to:

• Be the Voice of the Patient/Customer
  • Serve as a patient / customer advocate in helping Goddard realize its vision for delivering game-changing products that are safe & effective, easy to use, not prone to use error, and provide user satisfaction; ultimately supporting Goddard’s goal of extremely low burden of care.
  • Support product management and product engineering personnel in establishing ergonomic, human factors (HF), and usability-related requirements for new products and product line extensions.
  • Represent the human factors/usability engineering function on core teams for small to large sized projects.
• Advocate the human-centered design approach end-to-end in product development.
  • Implement a variety of HFE research methods, such as task analysis, PCA, time/motion study, user preference studies, ethnographic research, heuristic analysis, root cause analysis, post-market data analysis and usability testing.
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to inform design decisions and risk analyses and contribute to user interface designs by providing heuristic design guidance, ideas, and feed- back to project teams.
  • Be flexible with a range of product interfaces from software GUIs, hardware/fluid connectors to workstations, and inform/support creation of necessary prototypes for testing these with users (Figma, Adobe xD, Sketch, Axure, paper prototypes, model making, Solidworks CAD, Microsoft and Google products etc.)
  • Collaborate with internal & external parties in planning, structuring, recruiting for, and executing formative and summative usability evaluations.
  • Create and leverage uFMEAs to inform design; collaborating with systems engineering in identifying intended users and use environments, as well as potential use-related hazards; determine product use cases and identify critical user tasks, errors and design mitigations.
• Adhere to latest regulatory standards and industry best practices.
  • Support documentation review and development, including but not limited to risk analyses, user/environment profiles, task analyses, use specifications and human factors engineering reports to support regulatory filings.
  • Have a working knowledge of the implementation of all relevant HF & usability-related standards and guidance documents (ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14971, AAMI/ANSI HE75, ANSI/AAMI/IEC 62366, IEC 60601, FDA, etc.).
• Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Strive to balance strategic planning and tactical execution.
  • Work with team members to resolve conflicts among resources and between clients and engineering teams.
  • Remain apprised of the progress of certain projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems, and participate in major problem resolutions. Keep all privileged information private and confidential.
• Travel as-needed (valid driver’s license and vehicle required).

 About You:

• You are a strong communicator, creative thinker, and team player.
• You are excited at the chance to join a growing team.
• You are energized by tackling challenges head-on.
• You embrace uncertainty and unknowns and enjoy having to learn something new everyday (be it a new product, technology, tool, methodology or standards).

Compensation Range: $100,000-$130,000 annually

Do you feel the Senior Human Factors Engineer position is a good fit for you? If yes,

APPLY HERE for San Diego, CA or

APPLY HERE for Beverly, MA

Please note: Presently, Goddard does not sponsor employment visas.

Goddard believes that everyone is entitled to fair opportunities and equal employment rights. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, discipline, or termination. Goddard is firm on its policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of qualification and merit and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated candidate to join our Quality team. This role will provide pre-market product development Quality Engineering support to ensure delivery of highest quality products to the customer. The Senior Design Quality Engineer develops, establishes, and maintains quality engineering methodologies, systems, and practices which meet Goddard’s, customer, and regulatory requirements. It serves as a Quality representative to improve awareness, visibility, communication on quality initiatives to support departmental, functional, and corporate quality goals and priorities.

The Senior Design Quality Engineer position is responsible for various design quality engineering functions in support of product development on Medical Device Development, such as leading Risk Management activities, collaborating with development teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle, guiding teams through Design Controls, Design Verification and Validation, Submission Strategy and ensuring compliance to the Quality Management System.

In this role, we will ask you to:

• Provide support of at all stages of Product Development
• Understand and help implement global processes of the QMS related to Design Controls
• Work with product development teams and other QEs to assure compliance to the QMS
• Responsible for the Authoring, Review and Approval of protocols and reports, SOPs and Master Documents pertaining to Research and Development activities and its compliance per product
• Ensure FDA and other regulatory knowledge and experience is applied to risk assessments
• Work with the Crossfunctional Product Development and Engineering teams, Quality Control, Client, and Service groups to support gathering, analyzing, and translating internal and external customer feedback to define product requirements while improving product quality and overall customer satisfaction
• Support sustaining and continuous improvement projects
• Risk Management planning, reporting and the development of critical risk documentation – summarize the product’s risk profile and risk acceptability
• Coach and mentor cross-functional team members in the application of Design Control and Risk Management
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues. Successfully navigates in grey spaces and provides logical and creative guidance to teams
• Supports Product Development and Engineering teams, Quality Control and Service groups to identify opportunities to drive efficiency and effectiveness of through production release (commercial release)
• Ensuring that the language surrounding requirements are free of ambiguities and conflicting requirements
• Support the team with activities to support all regulatory submissions [i.e., 510 (k), PMA, etc.]
• Support Verification and Validation activities, including assisting in the development and review of V&V requirements, protocols and reports as well as other relevant DHF documentation
• Collaborate with the team to review and approve Design Control documents and DHF deliverables
• Develop statistically sound sampling plans and perform data analysis

What We’ll Expect from You:

• Highly motivated, self-starter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently, with minimal daily guidance
• Excellent cross-functional team participation skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Proficiency with standard business tools: word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, internet software, manufacturing software, database software

Skills and Qualifications: Quality assurance engineers assist in the planning, development, implementation, communication, and maintenance of a company’s quality management systems, polices, documentation, data, and customer- specific requirements.

A list of standard qualifications and skills for the role may include:

• Development of inspection and work instructions
• Part inspection, including layout, in process, final, and receiving using all types of mechanical inspection
• Preparation of inspection reports
• Basic knowledge of operating measurement equipment (CMM preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret assembly and component drawings and engineering specifications
• CAD Data Analysis (measurement & manipulation)
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Processes
• Coordination and performance of internal process/product audits
• Performance process capability studies

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in related field (Biomedical, Software, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent), Advanced degree is a plus (M.S. in a Life Science, or equivalent)
• 5 years of Design Assurance, New Product Development, Design Quality Engineering or related medical device experience
• In depth familiarity with 21 CFR820, ISO 9001/ISO 13485 and the industry quality requirements associated with product design & development as well as product risk management (ISO 14971)
• >5 years in a manufacturing environment preferred
• 5 years minimum hands-on working knowledge of the FDA QSR and ISO 13485 is required
• Experience with test methods and standards for the design, verification, and validation of medical device products
• Experience in risk management, and risk assessment techniques, such as FMEA, fault tree analysis, 5 Why’s, Fishbone analysis, etc.
• Root cause analysis experience preferred
• Above average math skills (sound knowledge in both statistics and calculus)
• Experience with authoring inspection plans and programming and operation of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), inspection of machine components, and performance of gage R&R studies preferred

Do you feel the Senior Design Quality Engineer position is a good fit for you?  If yes, APPLY HERE 

Please note: Presently, Goddard does not sponsor employment visas.

Goddard believes that everyone is entitled to fair opportunities and equal employment rights. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, discipline, or termination. Goddard is firm on its policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of qualification and merit and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Goddard is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, DFX, team leadership, and mechanical design and engineering to join our team in San Diego, CA.

In this role, we will ask you to:

• Lead, advise and assist in the design and execution of projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time submission of deliverables.
• Work with teams to create mechanical concepts for overall packaging strategies, mechanisms, and parts -all while balancing function, appearance, form and budgetary requirements.
• Provide DFX expertise to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, serviceability, and sustainability.
• Lead a team of engineers to execute projects and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Work independently with clients or as a lead/team member on larger projects.
• Be a positive and success-oriented individual who is familiar with the latest development/production and rapid-prototype methodologies.
• Manage and facilitate client interactions with clear communication as it relates to deliverables, design reviews and deadlines.
• Work with team members to resolve conflicts among resources and between clients and engineering teams.
• Remain apprised of the progress of certain projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems, and participate in major problem resolutions.
• Communicate to senior management any significant deviations from project plans.
• Coordinate internal team staffing and budget requirements for projects.
• Travel as-needed (valid driver’s license and vehicle required).
• Keep all privileged information private and confidential.
• Be proficient with the latest version of SolidWorks CAD package.

About You:

• You are a strong communicator, creative thinker and a team player.
• You are excited at the prospect of working on a diverse array of projects.
• You are energized by solving tough problems and tackling challenges head-on.

Do you feel the Senior Mechanical Engineer position is a good fit for you?  If yes, APPLY HERE

Please note: Presently, Goddard does not sponsor employment visas.

Goddard believes that everyone is entitled to fair opportunities and equal employment rights. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, discipline, or termination. Goddard is firm on its policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of qualification and merit and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Goddard is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience in product development, mechanical design and engineering to join our team in Beverly, MA.

In this role, we will ask you to:

• Lead, advise and assist in the design and execution of all projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time submission of deliverables.
• Work with teams to create mechanical concepts for overall packaging strategies, mechanisms, and parts -all while balancing function, appearance, form and budgetary requirements.
• Work independently with clients or as a lead/team member on larger projects.
• Be a positive and success-oriented individual who is familiar with the latest development/production and rapid-prototype methodologies.
• Manage and facilitate client interactions with clear communication as it relates to deliverables, design reviews and deadlines.
• Work with team members to resolve conflicts among resources and between clients and engineering teams.
• Remain apprised of the progress of certain projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems, and participate in major problem resolutions.
• Communicate to senior management any significant deviations from project plans.
• Coordinate internal team staffing and budget requirements for projects.
• Travel as-needed (valid driver’s license and vehicle required).
• Keep all privileged information private and confidential.
• Be proficient with the latest version of SolidWorks CAD package.

About You:

• You are a strong communicator, creative thinker and a team player.
• You are excited at the prospect of working on a diverse array of projects.
• You are energized by solving tough problems and tackling challenges head-on.

Compensation Range: $90,000-$130,000 annually

Do you feel the Senior Mechanical Engineer position is a good fit for you?  If yes, APPLY HERE

Please note: Presently, Goddard does not sponsor employment visas.

Goddard believes that everyone is entitled to fair opportunities and equal employment rights. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, discipline, or termination. Goddard is firm on its policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of qualification and merit and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Goddard is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with roughly 3-5 years of experience in product development, mechanical design and engineering to join our team.

In this role, we will ask you to:

• Work with a team to design and test mechanical concepts for a wide range of products, encompassing core functional mechanisms, exterior parts, and packaging – all while balancing function, appearance, and budgetary requirements.
• Work with clients independently or as a team member on larger projects.
• Communicate clearly with team members, senior management, and the client throughout the project.
• Be a positive and success-oriented individual who is familiar with the latest product development and rapid-prototype methodologies.
• Work with team members to estimate resource requirements, monitor progress and balance/reallocate as needed.
• Strive to balance strategic planning and tactical execution.
• Work with team members to resolve conflicts among resources and between clients and engineering teams.
• Remain apprised of the progress of certain projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems, and participate in major problem resolutions.
• Keep all privileged information private and confidential.
• Be proficient in the latest version of SolidWorks CAD package.
• Travel as-needed (valid driver’s license and vehicle required).

About you:

• You are a strong communicator, creative thinker, and team player.
• You are excited at the prospect of working on a diverse array of projects.
• You are energized by solving tough problems and tackling challenges head on.

Compensation Range: $75,000-$90,000 annually

Do you feel the Mechanical Design Engineer position is a good fit for you?  If yes, APPLY HERE for Beverly, MA

Please note: Presently, Goddard does not sponsor employment visas.

Goddard believes that everyone is entitled to fair opportunities and equal employment rights. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, discipline, or termination. Goddard is firm on its policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of qualification and merit and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Goddard is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to join our team. This position will be a great fit for candidates with a proven aptitude for qualifying, assembling, and testing mechanical and electrical components.

You will get to work with various prototypes, fixtures, and testing equipment built from the ground up. Our clients come from diverse industries: Consumer Products, Medical devices, industrial automation, and robotics. Overseeing our 3D printing and machine shop, you will be responsible for working closely with our engineering team to provide exceptional services and solutions for our clients. Depending on our client’s needs, work could be performed at our office or at our client locations in the Boston or greater Boston area.

In this role, we will ask you to:

• Build and test assemblies and subcomponents for Engineering and Industrial Design groups following manufacturing process documentation.
• Assemble and repair precision electromechanical parts, assemblies, and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, test equipment.
• Have experience with panels, pulleys, switching mechanisms, motors, power supplies, pneumatic valves, and actuators.
• Conduct, under direction, tests, and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Calibrate assembly tooling to meet operational tolerances/specifications.
• Support new product prototype builds as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure Device History Records (DHR) and quality documents are accurate when required.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Perform all work following quality standards and established safety procedures.
• Able to use a computer with Microsoft or google based software.
• Troubleshoot and maintain our various 3d printers.
• Quote build and delivery 3d printed parts for internal build requests.
• Create or modify basic parts using a mill, lathe, and other shop tools.
• Maintain shop space and manage orders of replacement tools/materials as needed.

About you:

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in electromechanical assembly, medical device manufacturing a plus.
• Must have hands-on experience with both mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Must have a basic understanding of electronics/electricity.
• Basic understanding and use of a multimeter, DC power supplies, Loctite/EFD dispensing units, and machine shop equipment (Milling and Lathe).
• Must have a basic understanding of ESD.
• Able to solder electrical components.
• Ability to work with minimal components; this role requires fine motor skills and dexterity.
• Must demonstrate basic computer skills, MS Word, and Excel. (Preferred candidates to have experience operating Solidworks.)
• Must be a quality-minded team player that takes the initiative to improve product and process performance.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend English, and have basic math skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions & directions independently.
• Capable of lifting 50lbs.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Experience with manual milling and turning.
• Comfortable with shop tools to repair and modify prototypes (saws, sanders, grinders, hand tools).
• Ability to read and understand drawings/ BOMs.

Do you feel the Electromechanical Technician position is a good fit for you?  If yes, APPLY HERE 

Please note: Presently, Goddard does not sponsor employment visas.

Goddard believes that everyone is entitled to fair opportunities and equal employment rights. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, discipline, or termination. Goddard is firm on its policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of qualification and merit and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Goddard is seeking a highly motived CAD Operator, to successfully develop technical drawings of products using computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as SolidWorks or Creo, apply Design Controls to the documentation of Engineering outputs while working alongside our Quality and Engineering departments. Primary areas of operation will relate to the documentation of 2D Engineering drawings and editing of 3D CAD native files (in SolidWorks or Creo), make revisions and obtain approval from clients and internal leadership, maintain CAD and drawing databases, and prepare supporting documentation relating to designs. Familiarity with various manufacturing and assembly methods (sheet metal, milling, welding, injection molding) is beneficial. An ability to generate documentation in the areas of electrical engineering schematic capture, other electrical documentation is a strong plus.

In this role, we will ask you to:

• Create preliminary design sketches for conceptual analysis.
• Create engineering drawings and designs for production and manufacturing based on 3D CAD.
• Maintain native 2D and 3D engineering data within PDM.
• Create and maintain design specifications, documentation, vendor, purchasing, and material lists.
• Work with Engineers to estimate material and production costs for designs.
• Support supply chain with vendor documentation and communicate directly with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Prepare complete documentation packages for engineers.
• Verify drawings are correct to specifications, codes, best practices, and other regulations.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the ASME Y14.5 standard.
• Create and support Engineers to author and implement change orders within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
• Develop technical reports for engineers or implement redlines to reports.
• Be a motivating, positive, and success-oriented team member while collaborating with others to find creative solutions to problems.
• Be empathetic towards others, whether it’s a project or personal related subject.
• Be attentive to details and receptive to feedback.
• Be familiar with the latest development and methodologies in your field. Continue to grow your capabilities within all realms of your career.
• Admit weakness in areas you need help in no matter what situation you are faced with. Goddard prides themselves on helping each other and getting the right people, support, or tools in place to ensure a successful result.
• Take every care, regard, action, and ability to keep all privileged information not yet known to other individuals, companies, public, or other entity private and confidential in all regards.
• Travel as needed. A valid driver’s license is required.

About You:

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communicator, creative thinker, and team player.
• You are excited at the prospect of working on a diverse array of projects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Have a deadline-orientated mindset.

Do you feel the CAD Operator position is a good fit for you?  If yes, APPLY HERE 

Please note: Presently, Goddard does not sponsor employment visas.

Goddard believes that everyone is entitled to fair opportunities and equal employment rights. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, discipline, or termination. Goddard is firm on its policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of qualification and merit and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Goddard is seeking a Controls Engineer with 4-6 years of experience in controls engineering, PLC programming, or related field to join our team in Beverly, MA.

In this role, we will ask you to:

• Review current design documentation, including requirements, schematics, firmware, PLC code and cabinet designs.
• Architect control systems specifying required PLC components, cabin design and wiring schematics.
• Write ECO to update design documentation.
• Ensure all designs are in compliance with all relevant safety standards, including but not limited to UL and IEC.
• Support software testing and verification.
• Perform continuous improvement, design optimization, and simplification of components.
• Debug existing systems to find the root cause of failures.
• Complete design details for systems, specify terminations, layout, and wire routing.
• Design and program PLCs (Rockwell, Siemens, and Allen-Bradley), using Codesys, ladder logic, or other standard formats.
• Support Program Management with schedule and cost updates.
• Calculate heat loads and design passive/active cooling schemes.
• Be a motivating, positive, and success-oriented team member while collaborating with others to find creative solutions to problems.
• Be empathetic towards others, whether it’s a project or personal related subject.
• Be attentive to details and receptive to feedback.
• Be familiar with the latest development and methodologies in your field. Continue to grow your capabilities within all realms of your career.
• Admit weakness in areas you need help in no matter what situation you are faced with. Goddard prides themselves on helping each other and getting the right people, support, or tools in place to ensure a successful result.
• Take every care, regard, action, and ability to keep all privileged information not yet known to other individuals, companies, public, or other entity private and confidential in all regards.
• Travel as needed. A valid driver’s license is required.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• 4 -6 years of experience in controls engineering, PLC programming, or related field.
• Knowledge of E-Plan, SolidWorks Electrical and Microsoft Suite.
• Codesys experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Represent yourself professionally in client meetings and at client sites.

Do you feel the Controls Engineer position is a good fit for you?  If yes, APPLY HERE 

Please note: Presently, Goddard does not sponsor employment visas.

Goddard believes that everyone is entitled to fair opportunities and equal employment rights. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring and the terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, compensation, promotion, discipline, or termination. Goddard is firm on its policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants on the basis of qualification and merit and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.