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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:25:23 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Current Opportunities</title><link>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:08:15 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Business Development Manager - Precision automation</title><category>Pacific Northwest</category><dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:08:01 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2012/1/12/business-development-manager-precision-automation.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">434133:5038764:14562540</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Leading edge manufacturer and automation integrator is seeking a well rounded and detail oriented leader for new position within organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;The ideal candidate&nbsp;will possess a strong sales background with expertise and comfort with a highly consultative sales process. Candidate will also have expertise in developing new business and new industries with both new and current clients, and marketing (traditional/online.)</p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Detail oriented.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work with and be a key contributor within defined team.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to quickly learn and show high competence and understanding of automation technologies.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving commitment.</li>
<li>BS degree (Engineering strongly preferred).</li>
</ul>
<p>This company works with and serves many of the most respected and technically advanced companies in the world.&nbsp; The ideal candidate would have a passion for the automation industry and show an ability to develop service offerings based on customer needs.</p>
<p>$80-$120K.&nbsp;Relocation assistance available.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/rss-comments-entry-14562540.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Operations Manager - Retail Services</title><category>Northeast</category><category>US</category><dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:42:17 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/12/12/operations-manager-retail-services.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">434133:5038764:14076833</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Our client, a global leader in retail services, seeks a highly organized, performance driven operations manager to drive and create top-line sales and deliver bottom line profits for the organization.</p>
<p>The territory for this position is within the OH, NY, PA and MD region and ideal candidate will reside within these states.</p>
<p><strong><em>Main responsibilities for this opportunity include:</em></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensuring the districts are performing to goal and all staf members are properly trained for their assignments.</li>
<li>Scheduling events and projects, and monitoring all events to ensure everything is progressing to plan.</li>
<li>Training and coaching district managers, developing action plans, evaluating results.</li>
<li>Partnering with Account Management team to support sales growth and new business development.</li>
</ul>
<p>The ideal candidate will come from a multi-store retail or multi-district retail/retail services background, preferably a supervisory or leadership role.</p>
<p>Must have willingness to travel throughout the geographic territory frequently and willing/able to respond to customer issues any time should they arise.</p>
<p>Must also have strong understanding of, and ability to manage, P&amp;L.</p>
<p>This company serves many of the largest corporations in the world. It's a great opportunity for someone looking to leverage their retail/retail services background with a growing, global corporation.</p>
<p>$80K-$100K base + performance bonus package + company car</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/rss-comments-entry-14076833.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Simulation Engineer (multiple positions)</title><category>Metro Detroit</category><dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:03:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/11/14/simulation-engineer-multiple-positions.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">434133:5038764:13722808</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A leading engineering services company is looking for 1-4 simulation/digital processing engineers. Great opportunity for engineers looking to grow or utilize their simulation expertise within the automation industry.</p>
<p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Writing high level code, working with various simulation software packages/applications, including: Delmia, Roboguide, Ergo, Witness and Robot Studio.</li>
<li>Supporting the development and evaluation of plant layouts and process flows.</li>
<li>Evaluating tool designs to ensure process capabilities.</li>
<li>Modeling components in simulation software from customer-supplied electronic or hard copy drawings.</li>
<li>Generating required simulations as required by the project, including block studies, discrete event studies and/or full tooling simulations, with or without downloadable programs.</li>
<li>Identifying new business leads and informing leadership of opportunity.</li>
<li>Supporting additional projeccts as needed.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Four-year technical degree in a related field</li>
<li>Experience within the automation/simulation field</li>
<li>Familiarity with common CAD packages</li>
<li>Familiarity with field work and/or robotic programming</li>
<li>Willingness to travel frequently.</li>
<li>Demonstrated professional attitude and customer service skills</li>
</ul>
<p>50K-85K, depending on experience. Direct hire.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/rss-comments-entry-13722808.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Mechanical Design Engineer</title><category>Syracuse NY</category><dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:46:24 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/9/14/mechanical-design-engineer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">434133:5038764:12844446</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Leading manufacturer and integrator of automated packaging systems has a critical-fill opening for&nbsp; a mechanical design engineer. This thriving corporation is looking for an engineer with both design and project engineering capabilities.</p>
<p>Experience within the robotics and/or packaging equipment industry is preferred.</p>
<p>Candidate will design custom automation for packaging, palletizing and other material handling applications. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:</p>
<ul>
<li>5-10 years' experience in a design-build manufacturing environment</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task and work to aggressive project timelines</li>
<li>Ability to serve as both a creative design resource and a customer liaison</li>
<li>Experience integrating articulated robots into an overall automation system</li>
<li>Experience with AutoCAD Inventor or similar 3-D package</li>
<li>BS in Mechanical Engineering</li>
</ul>
<p>$60K-$80K base salary; relocation assistance available.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/rss-comments-entry-12844446.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Senior Mechanical Design Engineer</title><category>MI</category><category>Traverse City</category><dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:31:08 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/7/14/senior-mechanical-design-engineer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">434133:5038764:12121318</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Thriving automation integrator located in Northern Michigan seeks a seasoned mechanical design engineer with experience developing custom automation systems/machinery.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will have 5-10 years+ experience working as a mechanical design engineer/designer within the robotics, capital equipment, systems integration or related field.</p>
<p>Solidworks experience is strongly preferred, but will consider candidates with custom automation design experience using other 3-D software packages.</p>
<p>Experience within the welding, assembly or material handling sectors is desirable.</p>
<p>$60K-80K base, plus company incentive plan. Local candidates preferred, but relocation is available for an excellent candidate desiring to live in Northern Michigan.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/rss-comments-entry-12121318.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Engineering Manager - Simulation</title><category>Metro Detroit</category><dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:24:03 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/7/14/engineering-manager-simulation.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">434133:5038764:12121297</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Leading automation/engineering services company is seeking a seasoned technical/engineering leader with specific experience in simulation for a new opportunity within this entrepreneurial, fast-paced organization.</p>
<p>This is a great opportunity for an emerging or established engineering leader who wants opportunity to grow a business unit/group.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will be proficient in:</p>
<ul>
<li>Development, coaching and supervision of engineering teams</li>
<li>Simulation - preferably Dassault Systemes, Siemens PLM and/or Delmia</li>
<li>Hardware or software design of automation systems</li>
<li>Time management/project management</li>
<li>Automotive and non-automotive applications for robotic automation</li>
</ul>
<p>$90K-$110K base; minimal travel. Direct hire. Relocation assistance available.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/rss-comments-entry-12121297.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Field Service Engineer (3 openings)</title><category>NY</category><category>Syracuse</category><dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 21:36:54 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2011/5/12/field-service-engineer-3-openings.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">434133:5038764:11443985</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Growing, well-respected automation systems integrator within the packaging industry seeks two field service technician/engineers to support equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and customer support services.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Have 1-2 years+ of electrical/mechanical maintenance experience, with exposure to PLCs strongly desired</li>
<li>Possess an associate's or bachelor's degree in applied technology, robotics or a related degree</li>
<li>Demonstrate outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving aptitude with capital equipment/automated systems</li>
<li>Possess strong customer service and client relations skills; the FSE serves as a front-line representative of the company at key customer locations</li>
<li>Be willing to travel 50-60% of the time</li>
</ul>
<p>Experience with packaging/palletizing automation and/or robotic automation is preferred.</p>
<p>$40K-$50K base, plus travel incentive pay and per diem. Direct hire. Relocation assistance available.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/rss-comments-entry-11443985.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Controls/Project Engineer (CNC focus)</title><category>Seattle</category><category>WA</category><dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:56:58 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2010/2/24/controlsproject-engineer-cnc-focus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">434133:5038764:6821880</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Thriving automation integrator seeks&nbsp;controls design/project engineer with current expertise with CNC applications to support its Seattle, WA location.</p>
<p>Must be familiar with overall system design, programming and project management. Company is a strategic partner of Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), so experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs is a plus.</p>
<p>25% travel, mainly during system startup phase.</p>
<p>Broad base of application areas: aerospace, wood products, packaging/converting and food processing.</p>
<p>$75K-$95K base, plus additional field pay (~10K-20K)</p>
<p>Relocation assistance available.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/rss-comments-entry-6821880.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Controls Design Leader/Electrical Engineering Manager</title><category>Syracuse NY</category><dc:creator>Editor</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:44:03 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/2010/2/11/controls-design-leaderelectrical-engineering-manager.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">434133:5038764:6651746</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Leading manufacturer/integrator of automated packaging and material handling systems seeks a seasoned controls design engineering leader/manager.</p>
<p>A critical position for this thriving firm, the selected candidate will lead a team of controls engineers to ensure successful design and development of controls systems and subsystems for multiple simultaneous projects according to established design standards/practices.</p>
<p>Ideal candidate will possess:</p>
<ul>
<li>5-7 years experience in the design-build manufacturing environment as a controls engineer</li>
<li>Management responsibilities (project management experience desires)</li>
<li>BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent</li>
<li>Prior work experience within robotics, packaging machinery or capital equipment industries</li>
<li>Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs</li>
<li>Ability to thrive as both a leader and technical engineer</li>
</ul>
<p>65K-80K base; Relocation assistance provided</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.ladderrecruiting.com/opportunities/rss-comments-entry-6651746.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>
