Controls Hardware Engineer

Summary Of Position

The Controls Hardware Engineer individual will work with a cross functional team to design automation control systems that meet customer requirements, budget, and schedule. The individual will assume a lead role in the hardware design process, manage project HW budget, schedule, and design implementation, and size and specify all power distribution, motion, and PLC control components.

• Work with mechanical design team to ensure proper sizing of motors and drives, sensor selection, and space constraints.
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical to build out electrical schematics.
• Manage the hardware specification, wiring diagrams, and installation of the automation systems.
• Provide direction on implementing wiring plan to electricians for panel build and field wiring.
• Responsible for providing all necessary information to the installation team to facilitate and expedite a quality installation of the control system.
• Coordinate and provide direction to equipment vendors regarding electrical hardware, design, and installation schedules.
• Utilize engineering knowledge to effectively communicate with customers and suppliers.
• Assist in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution.
• Provide recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies.
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements; a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.
• BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in control system electrical design.
• 5+ years’ experience with designing servo‑controlled motion applications.
• Experience with Aerospace Automated Equipment integration is preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred).
• Experience in controls hardware design, with any of the following PLCs:
  Allen Bradley, Siemens a plus.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to organize and maintain effective inventory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems.
• Strong Computer skills and experience with MS Office Products and AutoCAD.
• Ability to analyze production specifications and integrate into electrical design with correct components.
• Proficient in MS Office:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.

• Up to 10%.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some projects may require more out‑of‑area and overnight travel.

• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• The employee may be exposed to vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday.
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 35lbs.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

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