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Salary; Exempt; Full-Time

The Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Controls Engineer contributes to all aspects of the PLC and HMI (human machine interfaces) software life cycle including but not limited to software design, development, documentation, testing, commissioning, support, and maintenance.

Core duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Design and develop PLC programs and related HMI.
• Performing testing and validation of software.
• Identify and document software and system related problems.
• Resolve software problems through debugging, research, and investigation.
• Provide technical support of software problems to Commissioning and Service Technicians.
• Work cooperatively with other engineers to create electrical systems and products.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 3 or more years of professional experience with PLC and HMI software development.
• Experience and proficiency with structured text programming and ladder logic is required.
• Experience with TwinCAT or CODESYS is preferred.
• Experience with JavaScript is required.
• Experience with C++ is required.
• Knowledge of visual design principles and best practices required.
• Ability to read, analyze, review, and interpret electrical and other technical drawings, documents, regulations, and journals is required.
• Knowledge of the following communication protocols is preferred: ModbusTCP/UDP & EtherCAT.

• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to accurately multi-task in order to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities across departmental lines in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet Company values.
• Positive, inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative attitude with the ability to work well with all Company employees, customers, vendors, suppliers, and the general public.

This job does may require international travel.  Occasionally, local travel within driving distance may be required. A valid passport and driver’s license is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment as well as at customer and vendor sites. While at customer or vendor sites, the work may involve prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, and kneeling. The work may be performed inside and outside of vessels and shipyards with varying degrees of temperatures and within engine rooms, which can be confined/restrictive spaces. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax machines, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly sitting for long periods of time. Compliant with the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary; Exempt; Full-Time

The Project Engineer is an integral member of the engineering team and responsible for the coordination and engineering support of customer orders. The Project Engineer will provide technical and project support to the Project Managers and to other departments within the Quantum Group.

Core duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure each new equipment sale is properly engineered.
• Review and interpret contracts for technical content and accuracy.
• Communicate internally to trouble shoot and problem solve all technical, scheduling, and supply issues.
• Assist Project Managers with accuracy of equipment placement within the vessel per the customer’s specifications.
• Internally define the scope of supply and parts required to ensure technical and contractual compliance.
• Assist with technical manual review and revisions.
• Report work progress to Project Department Manager on a day-to-day basis.
• Report on project progress and communicate relevant information to Engineering Manager on a weekly basis or as needed.
• Provide engineering and project support to:
  • Project Mangers for technical content and accuracy of sales quotes.
  • Production and Materials teams, to ensure material requisition and production continue according to schedule and quality requirements.
  • Commissioning, Warranty, and Service teams, to address project or product related issues.
• Aid in maintaining product quality controls standards.
• Maintain the highest engineering and ethical standards.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor of Science degree in any engineering discipline is required.
• Marine background and experience is preferred.
• Entry level to 5 years of working experience in appropriate discipline is required.
• Ability to read, analyze, review, and interpret hydraulic, mechanical and other technical drawings, documents, regulations, and journals is required.
• Experience and proficiency of a 3D CAD software is required; AutoCAD or SolidEdge knowledge is preferred.
• Proficiency in the following programs is preferred: Rhino, MathCAD, MATLAB, Microsoft Dynamics, Python and Microsoft Project.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.

• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills with strong proof-reading/editing capabilities.
• Positive, inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative attitude with the ability to work well with all Company employees, customers, vendors, suppliers, and the general public.
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet the Company core values.
• Build trust, communicate effectively, foster innovation, focus on the customer and solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
• Fluency in any of the following languages is an advantage; German, Dutch, French, Spanish, and/or Italian.
• Exposure with regulatory agencies, such as ABS, Lloyds, DNV GL is preferred.

This position may occasionally travel to customer sites both domestic and international. The ability and willingness to travel is required. A valid passport, driver’s license and proof of vaccinations is a requirement of this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly sitting for long periods of time. Compliant with the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Employees have a duty of care for the health and safety of their co-workers, customers, and the general public. Careless reckless action will not be tolerated.

This is a full-time salary exempt position. As such, the employee is expected to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a salary exempt employee, this position may require additional work hours outside these work hours, including weekends to complete job requirements.

Service Technicians are integral customer facing employees who are tasked with ensuring the continual operation and service of Quantum Systems worldwide. Service Technicians are involved in installation, troubleshooting, and repair of Quantum systems and retrofit third party equipment associated with marine stabilizer systems. Service Technicians must maintain and enhance the reputation and image of the Company through their dealings with shipyards, vessels, and customers.

Service Technician I, begins with learning the various intricacies of the Quantum Systems, while gaining knowledge and experience on their maintenance and repair.

Core duties include but are not limited to the following:

Service Functions

• Provide comprehensive service and maintenance on Quantum equipment and third party retrofit conversion equipment.
• Assist, when needed, shipyards, vessel engineers, and onboard engineering staff with Quantum equipment installation.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and properly.
• Maintain tools in safe operating conditions.
• Maintain clean, organized, supplied, and in safe assigned individual tool boxes.
• Maintain clean, organized, and supplied any Job Site Box, or Service Vehicle used.
• Upon inspection and completion of service work, promptly generate Site Visit Reports in accordance with department requirements.
• After traveling, promptly generate accurate Expense Reports.
• Follow current company travel arrangement procedures to ensure service trips are properly scheduled.
• Any and all duties as reasonably assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of experience servicing stabilizers on marine vessels required.
• 0-2 years of experience with electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on marine vessels required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel) required.
• Intuitive ability to use smartphones and various smartphone applications to perform various company tasks, and stay in communication with management.

• Mechanical abilities are a must for this position.
• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to accurately multi-task in order to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, and collaborative attitude with the ability to work well with all levels of Company employees, shipyard customers, vessel customers, vendors, and suppliers.

This position requires extensive domestic and international travel, occasionally for extended periods of time. While all efforts will be made to cooperatively schedule the travel and the time spent away from the office, this position necessitates the flexibility to work unsociable hours, extended hours, and to travel with minimal-to-no notice. When not working at a customer site the normal work location will be the main office. A valid passport and driver’s license is a requirement of this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position operates primarily in shipyards inside and outside of vessels including engine rooms, which can be confined/restrictive spaces. The work involves prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, and kneeling. The work will be performed inside and outside of vessels and shipyards with varying degrees of temperatures. This role routinely uses standard manufacturing and marine equipment such as hand and power tools. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms). The employee will regularly be maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as hand trucks, forklifts, and passenger vehicles. Proper training and certification of forklift use will be provided, if needed.

Employees have a duty of care for the health and safety of their co-workers, customers and general public. Careless or reckless action will not be tolerated.

Salary & Commission; Exempt; Full-Time

The Technical Sales Manager works to identify, qualify, and deliver Quantum’s stabilization systems to new and retrofitted vessels in the military and commercial venture exploration markets worldwide. This position will perform all duties relating to technical sales including building customer relationships, taking sales order, and after sales inquiries and support. With an in-depth knowledge of our products, this position will identify and recommend appropriate solutions to meet customer specifications. This position must successfully achieve sales and profit goals as determined by the company. This position will evaluate market conditions and competitor data to report and develop appropriate future sales strategies.

Core duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Travel worldwide to develop leads, client referrals, and establish contacts in the military vessel, and commercial venture exploration vessel markets for sale of stabilization systems.
• Respond to sales inquiries, quote prices, prepare drawings, and prepare internal and external sales contracts that meet specific customer needs.
• Develop, deliver, and demonstrate product presentations, explain product features, and solicit orders to potential customers.
• Coordinate with various sales agents to introduce our products into the country, the shipyard/marina, and with the customer.
• Develop, implement, and monitor sales strategies to maintain and attract future business.
• Keep well informed on current products and future products in development including all features and benefits.
• Keep well informed on market changes and trends to ensure we capture new sales.
• Keep abreast on government regulations which affect the product and industry.
• Maintain a detailed database of proposals and current and past sales.
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure projects are costed, priced, and delivered to the required quality.
• Constantly coordinate and communicate with various departments to ensure each prospect and sale is executed as designed.
• Communicate information gathered from customer communications and site visits to management and appropriate department managers.
• Build long-term relationships with current customers to foster continued and expanded business.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer complaints and claims. With management approval, implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Coordinate with the Business Development Manager to research and propose business development ideas and projects to drive new business ventures.
• Assist the Business Development Manager in the planning and organization of the trade shows, boat shows, and other exhibitions worldwide. Attend all the shows to promote and capture future business opportunities.
• Assist the Business Development Manager enhance the organization’s reputation and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.
• Represent and speak on behalf of the organization in interviews, conferences, etc.
• Continuously enhance market knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Develop incentives, client appreciation initiatives, and event giveaways.
• Any and all duties as reasonably assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma, GED are required.
• 10+ years of experience within the military sales industry is required.
• Marine sales industry experience is preferred.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude is required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• Verifiable track record of successful sales.
• Highly organized with good time management and planning skills.
• Meticulous professional with high attention to details.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet tight deadlines.
• Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills with the confident ability to negotiate on behalf of the company.
• Well-developed social perceptiveness.
• Build trust, communicate effectively, foster innovation, focus on the customer and solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
• Positive, inquisitive, proactive, and collaborative attitude with the ability to work well with all Company employees, customers, suppliers, and the general public.
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet the Company core values.

This position requires extensive domestic and international travel, occasionally for extended periods of time. While all efforts will be made to schedule the travel and the time spent away from the office, this position necessitates the flexibility to work unsociable hours, extended hours, and to travel with minimal to no notice. When not working at a customer’s site the normal work location will be the main office. A valid passport and driver’s license is a requirement of this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and externally at trade shows and vendor and customer sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly sitting for long periods of time or may be actively standing for long periods of time. Compliant with the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Employees have a duty of care for the health and safety of their co-workers, customers, and the general public. Careless or reckless action will not be tolerated.