Electrical Hardware Engineer

Position Summary

Seeking experienced Electrical Hardware Engineers to support a major automation installation project in Austin, Texas. This position will serve as a key technical resource during equipment installation and commissioning activities, providing on-site electrical engineering support, maintaining electrical documentation, and ensuring field issues are resolved quickly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical installation activities during equipment build and commissioning
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance to field installation teams
• Answer installation-related electrical and controls questions from technicians and contractors
• Update, revise, and maintain EPLAN electrical drawings based on field conditions and engineering changes
• Document redlines and ensure all electrical schematics accurately reflect final installation conditions
• Cook up coordination with project managers, controls engineers, mechanical engineers, and installation teams to resolve technical issues
• Review electrical layouts, wiring diagrams, and panel drawings for accuracy
• Support issue tracking, corrective actions, and engineering change implementation
• Verify electrical installations comply with project specifications and standards
• Absenteeism startup, debugging, and validation activities as required
• Participate in daily project meetings and communicate installation progress and technical concerns

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience supporting industrial automation, machine tool, automotive, or manufacturing projects
• Proficiency with EPLAN Electric P8
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Electrical schematics
• Wiring diagrams
• Control panel layouts
• Installation drawings
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and controls
• Experience supporting field installation and commissioning activities
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with installation teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting automotive manufacturing or battery production facilities
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled automation systems
• Experience with robotic systems and automated assembly equipment
• Familiarity with electrical standards including NFPA 79, NEC, and UL508A
• Previous experience supporting large-scale automation integration projects

Skills

• EPLAN Electric P8
• Electrical Hardware Engineering
• Industrial Automation
• Electrical Installation Support
• Commissioning & Startup
• Controls Systems
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Engineering Change Management
• Electrical Documentation
• Project Coordination