Electrical and Control Design engineer, OneMHS - Electrical and Control Engineering, Arch and Design

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Hardware Development Engineer I (HDE I) to contribute to the research, design, and development of electrical and controls sub-components for material handling systems within One MHS (One Material Handling Systems).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of electrical sub-components for power and controls systems related to MH projects, including 3-phase and single-phase power distribution elements.
• Support development of electrical layouts, schematics, and panel designs under guidance from senior engineers.
• Design hardware sub-components that match defined specifications and requirements, incorporating PCB layout best practices and EMI/EMC compliance considerations.
• Learn and apply modular and scalable design principles that prioritize reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Develop component and assembly drawings, bill of materials, and supporting documentation using CAD modelling software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks).
• Support the design and implementation of industrial communication networks utilizing EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and PROFINET protocols under senior engineer guidance.
• Aid in developing control system architectures incorporating IPCs, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
• Specify, configure, and integrate Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and associated interfaces within material handling systems.
• Select, specify, and integrate sensors, encoders, safety circuits, and safety devices in accordance with applicable safety standards.
• Build and test prototypes of electrical and controls sub-components to validate designs against specifications.
• Evaluate designs through analysis and testing; troubleshoot, research root causes, and resolve defects when problems arise.
• Work with suppliers to understand feasibility of fabrication and manufacturing (DFM, tolerance analysis).
• Aid the team in making trade-off decisions regarding materials, availability, and cost.
• Support compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) / NFPA 70 and other applicable standards.
• Research how proposed solutions impact the product (cost, functionality, quality, durability, performance) and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering peers, and other internal partners on team and product design discussions.
• Get designs reviewed and appropriately refine them to meet requirements; escalate risks or problems in solutions or project plans.
• Clearly document research, design alternatives considered, and reasons for rejection so future engineers understand your solutions.
• Communicate professionally with your team and other teams, knowing when to contribute and when to listen.
• Participate in intern interviews and help train interns about the team's mission, procedures, and products.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) or tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with UL 508A panel design standards or NFPA 70E.