Controls Hardware Design Engineer III - Relocation Assistance Available

Progressive Machine & Design, LLC Apply for this Position Posted on 08/25/2026 Location Victor, NY Description Description Location: On-site - Victor, NY. Design it. Build it. See it run. Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 Job Summary Our Controls Engineering Department is growing and we're looking for engineers who have experience in custom automation - no two projects are quite alike! The Controls Hardware Design Engineer III is responsible for providing controls hardware design for turnkey custom automation equipment. At PMD, our engineers don't just design automation systems from a desk. They work alongside the teams building, integrating and commissioning the machines - from concept through completion. Major Duties & Responsibilities Essential Functions Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects.Occasional training of new and/or less senior engineers.Set technical direction for other engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.Peer Review of other engineers’ work for accuracy and thoroughness.Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, PMD cost estimate, and Federal, State, & Local requirements.Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality, suggest concepts & componentry to meet controls & safety requirements, and subsequently incorporate associated Controls Hardware design elements into the Controls Hardware design.Translate device list provided by Mechanical Engineering into Controls Hardware design elements.Utilize AutoCad Electrical for drafting.Use provided symbols & circuits.Develop new symbols & circuits as necessary.Controls Hardware DesignAC Power schematicsDC Power schematicsSafety schematicsServo/Stepper schematicsIndustrial Network schematicsDevice schematicsTesters, Transducers, Laser Markers, Welders, Robots, etc.I/O schematicsControl Enclosure layoutsControl Panel layoutsFluid Power Supply schematicsFluid Power Control schematicsBill of MaterialsInteract with Controls Build personnel to answer questions.Assist Controls Build Technicians, Controls Software Engineers, and Controls Engineers with electrical and fluid power debug.Update design as required throughout the project life cycle. Minimum Skills & Abilities EXPERIENCE (10+ years) with 4 or more AutoCad ElectricalNFP79, UL508a, CE, CSA standardsPower calculations (AC 3phase, AC 1phase, DC 5-90V, Transformers)Enclosure Heat calculationsSCCR calculationsFluid Power flow calculationsSISTEMA safety calculations Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Effective verbal and written communication.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to calculate scaling factors, proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.OrganizedDetail orientedAbility to work independently, collaborate on a team, or direct othersAbility to take directionCreative/InnovativeTime management skills Minimum Education & Experience EDUCATION BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience. Apply for this Position Back to All Careers