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. The individual will manage project HW budget, schedule, and design implementation. The individual will size and specify all power distribution, motion, and PLC control components.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Cook up with equipment vendors regarding electrical hardware, design, and installation schedules.
• Utilize engineering knowledge to effectively communicate with customers and suppliers.
• Aid in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution.
• Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies.

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

• BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in control system electrical design.
• Minimum of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis capabilities.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• Moves between sitting and standing positions.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• Exposure to vibration.
• Must wear safety glasses in the manufacturing area.
• Must wear safety shoes in the manufacturing area.

Physical Demands

• Sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.
• 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 35 lbs.