Employment Opportunities
SymCom, Inc., a global supplier and the inventors of the industry standards PumpSavers and MotorSavers product lines, is expanding.
SymCom is a 38+ year old, privately held, profitable company with progressive management. All owners are active within the corporation. We support you by getting the rocks out of your way & making sure you have the tools you need to do your job. All you have to do is apply your good work ethic and skills to be successful.
Our average employee's service time exceeds 7 years. We aren't a company that hires today and fires tomorrow. If you're serious about becoming a valued member of a progressive and growing company, apply today!
Rapid City is in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota - and we have no state income tax!
If you are interested in a position with SymCom, please submit your resume to .
Electronics Design Engineer I
Desired Skills:
- Experience developing industrial electronics products is highly desired.
- Experience developing power electronics applications is highly desired.
- Familiarity with single and three phase power systems is required.
- Low power switching power supply design experience is desired.
- Experience with industrial communications protocols such as Modbus, Devicenet, Profibus, CANopen, and Ethernet is desired.
- Knowledge of UL 508, UL 913, IEC 60079, IEC 60947, IEC 60950, IEDC 61010 is desired
- Knowledge of CE requirements and testing is desired.
- Experience following a structured product development process is desired.
- Familiarity of document control procedures and the ability to adhere to established systems.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Must have a positive attitude and work well in a fast paced "team oriented" environment.
- Develop hardware for projects as assigned by management.
- Document designs consistently throughout the development process.
- Participate in design reviews for schematic, layout, code, and pre-production
- Research and recommend lab equipment and software tools to management.
- Review change orders from the factory
- Assist Factory Sustaining Engineering and Test Support with factory yield issues.
- Provide Test Engineering with Test Plans and instructions.
- Assist technical support group with a variety of customer issues.
- Work several projects in parallel as assigned by management.
- Work closely with Sustaining Engineering during first article pre-production runs through the factory.
- Work with project managers, mechanical engineers, software engineers, technicians, sustaining engineers, test engineers, purchasing, and documentation specialists to ensure product development projects are executed on time and under budget.
- Work with various agencies to ensure new designs meet required agency approval and re-designs don’t violate existing approvals.
- Must be willing to work extended and flexible hours to meet critical schedules, when necessary.
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- 3 to 5 years of product development experience.
Programmer/Software Developer
Desired Skills:
- Strong SQL experience
- Web application design experience (.NET, MVC, JQuery)
- Experience with ERP (enterprise resource planning) system
- Experience with source code control systems (specifically Subversion)
- Participate in the development of applications, standard reports, and data requests in order to improve efficiency and visibility of company operations
- Perform SQL database queries, updates, and maintenance
- Heavy focus on marketing and sales analysis.
- Designing, developing, modifying, evaluating, and documenting programs for internal function areas including accounting, sales, manufacturing, and engineering
- Provide support and troubleshooting for Global Shop Solutions ERP
- Support and backup IT Systems Coordinator
- 4 year Computer Science/Engineering degree (or similar)
- Work experience a plus
Purchasing Clerk
Desired Skills:
- Must be fluent in both English and Mandarin Chinese
- Must have a flexible schedule
- Computer skills a must (Microsoft Excel and the Internet)
- Will be responsible for entering purchase orders, purchasing materials, equipment and supplies, reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions, vendor setup and maintenance, investigating and developing sources of supplies, and reviewing quotes from suppliers
- Assist Research & Development (R&D) and Sustaining Engineers in locating alternative sources for existing parts
- Work with suppliers on quality issues for parts/materials
- Analyzing inventory data, demand trends, and supply chain costs
- This position will require working swing shift hours. A probable schedule would be 1:00 to 5:00 PM on-site, and 6:00 to 10:00 PM working from home.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Purchasing experience desired but not required
Senior Electronics Design Engineer
Desired Skills:
- Experience developing industrial electronics products is highly desired.
- Experience developing power electronics applications is highly desired.
- Familiarity with single and three phase power systems is required.
- Low power switching power supply design experience is desired.
- Experience with industrial communications protocols such as Modbus, Devicenet, Profibus, CANopen, and Ethernet is desired.
- Knowledge of UL 508, UL 913, IEC 60079, IEC 60947, IEDC 61010 is desired
- Knowledge of CE requirements and testing is desired.
- Experience following a structured product development process is desired.
- Familiarity of document control procedures and the ability to adhere to established systems.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving skills
- Must have a positive attitude and work well in a fast paced "team oriented" environment.
- Review product definitions and develop schedules and budgets for industrial electronics applications.
- Assign resources and ensure the schedules are met and projects are under budget
- Manage multiple projects in parallel.
- Translate project requirements to task specifications for junior engineers.
- Mentor junior engineers
- Develop hardware for projects as assigned by management.
- Document designs consistently throughout the development process.
- Participate in design reviews for schematic, layout, code, and pre-production
- Must be willing to work extended and flexible hours to meet critical schedules, when necessary.
- Conduct analysis to keep our systems current with changing technologies.
- Research and recommend lab equipment and software tools to management.
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- 10 years of product development experience.
- 3+ years project management experience.
Embedded Firmware Engineer I
Desired Skills:
- Experience in firmware or embedded system development is desired.
- C/C++ programming experience is required
- Embedded programming experience is desired
- Assembly language programming experience with Microchip PIC microcontrollers desirable.
- Experience working with communication bus logic (SPI, I2C, UART, TCPIP, USB).
- Experience using laboratory equipment and microcontroller debuggers to aid in development.
- Experience with common IDE platforms.
- Digital/analog hardware design knowledge.
- Design, write, debug and release embedded microcontroller firmware for new products and new product features.
- Define firmware test requirements and process to ensure product meets customer and reliability requirements.
- Identify root cause and resolve firmware issues in existing products.
- Create and maintain documentation of firmware requirements and revisions.
- Develop, maintain and adhere to project schedules and budgets.
- Participate in code reviews.
- Follow process design practices.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
- 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience
IT Systems Technician
Desired Skills:
- Experience with firewalls, switches, and other network equipment.
- Some knowledge of programming and reporting.
- Thorough knowledge of Windows operating systems and Windows Server.
- Active Directory experience.
- Experience with virtualization systems such as Xen, Vmware, etc.
- Represent both IT and the functional areas to ensure smooth implementation of all new custom applications, including coordinating user testing and training.
- Participate in the development of applications, standard reports, and data requests in order to improve the efficiency of the IT and functional departments.
- Solve moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses.
- Administer network workstations, utilizing one or more TCP/IP or non-TCP/IP networking protocols.
- Evaluate and/or recommend purchases of computers, peripheral equipment, and software.
- Investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test and implement solutions.
- Install, configure, and maintain personal computers, file servers, Ethernet networks, network cabling, and other related equipment, devices, and systems.
- Perform software and application installations and upgrades.
- Clean up and maintain unused computer hardware, software, licenses, and documentation.
- Troubleshoot network and phone system issues.
- Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.
- Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
- Work with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the more complex tasks. Follows established processes and helps document processes.
- Act as a resource for others with less experience.
- Establish and perform maintenance programs and scheduled backups following company and vendor standards.
- Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, or related field or working toward a degree
- 2+ years work experience desired
Hand Assembly
Desired Skills:
- Reliability
- Good eye-hand coordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Manual dexterity and speed required
- Ability to handle small tools and components
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Keep current with the jobs that are schedule to run each day.
- Read and follow work instructions
- Responsible for quality assurance
- Perform inspection work
- Maintain work area at an acceptable level at all times.
- Perform duties in a safe manner and observes approved safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform hand soldering operations on small components
- Maintain quality product
- High School diploma or equivalent desired
- Soldering experience desired but not required
Sustaining Mechanical Technician / Floor Support Technician
Desired Skills:
- Must be able to quickly adapt to new software.
- Requires some formal training in Solidworks layouts or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Solidworks, MasterCAM/SurfCAM, AutoCAD, Draftsight, or similar software a plus.
- Able to read and understand an assembly drawing, and a test procedure.
- Knowledge of or experience with CNC equipment setup and programming
- Able to define an assembly process and / or troubleshooting guide and document it for others’ use.
- Must be willing and able to conduct failure analysis per a documented procedure and clearly communicate the results of the analysis to others.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Must have a positive attitude and work well in a fast paced "team oriented" environment.
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Prepares drawings for CNC and is responsible for resolving associated mechanical and fabrication problems.
- Ensures CAD programs meet established specifications.
- Performs CAD layout and evaluation.
- Uses measuring and diagnostic tools to measure accuracy of finished parts.
- May also participate in designing special modifications to existing machinery or parts.
- Work closely with engineers to define required fixtures and jigs for PCBs .
- Assembly of jigs/fixtures using tools and CNC equipment
- Perform first article inspections of new component samples.
- Uphold quality specifications for molded and purchased assemblies.
- Research components, standards, or other topics as assigned by engineers.
- Identify failure mode of production work in process failures.
- Help identify root cause and corrective action of repeat failures.
- Document all training received and help write work instructions.
- May also be assigned additional unrelated projects required by the engineers.
- Reports to a supervisor or manager.
- Associates Degree in computer-aided drafting or similar experience with CNC equipment setup and drafting software
Machine Operator
Desired Skills:
- Reliability
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Proficiency in basic computer applications such as MS Windows a plus
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to lift or move 10-25 pounds
- Attention to detail
- Keep current with the jobs that are schedule to run each day.
- Read and follow work instructions
- Responsible for quality assurance
- Perform inspection work
- Maintain work area at an acceptable level at all times.
- Perform duties in a safe manner and observes approved safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Reads and interprets work instructions to select position and secure machinery.
- Sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
- Monitor equipment and contacts maintenance when needed to ensure quality of product.
- Manage parts inventory while monitoring parts usage and scrap.
- Tend machines to maximize machine efficiencies
- Cleans parts and interiors of machines and replenishes fluids in machines and equipment.
- Performs preventive maintenance on machines and equipment, using hand tools.
- Responsible for first-level trouble-shooting, equipment recoveries and repairs
- Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.
- High School diploma or equivalent desired
- Machine operating experience desired but not required
Inventory Clerk
Desired Skills:
- Reliability
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift or move 50-100 pounds
- Attention to detail
- Keep current with the jobs that are schedule to run each day.
- Read and follow work instructions
- Responsible for quality assurance
- Perform inspection work
- Maintain work area at an acceptable level at all times.
- Perform duties in a safe manner and observes approved safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Track and maintain sufficient inventory on all products and periodically help perform physical inventories.
- Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and peripheral vision.
- High School diploma or equivalent desired
- Inventory and/or counting experience desired but not required
Sustaining Engineer
Desired Skills:
- 2+ years of on-the-job experience in a product design engineering or manufacturing engineering role
- Management experience, including the ability to manage projects, schedules, and workloads
- Involved in the standards certifications process for UL, CSA, etc.
- C and SQL programming knowledge
- Experience with ERP (enterprise resource planning) system
- Responsible for the design, documentation, implementation, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of products, manufacturing and engineering tools and systems as required
- Provides and analyzes designs that meet industry requirements as well as internal requirements for cost effectiveness, accuracy, functionality, performance, and reliability
- Manage the release of engineering change orders to meet internal goals and customer requirements
- Assist quality, production, sales and marketing in investigating and analyzing defective products returned from customers
- 4 year Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or similar)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Good problem solver with the ability to analyze data
- Electronics design experience (embedded design preferred)
- Strong leadership and team building skills, along with excellent communication skills
- Must be able to analyze and design electronic circuits