Senior Engineer - Industrial Automation
About the role
At Haskell you’ll join a nationally recognized Top Workplace where diverse perspectives and inclusive thinking drive stronger outcomes. The culture is grounded in trust, driven by excellence, and built to support your goals. In this role you will serve as the lead technical resource for all automation scopes of work related to a project, coordinating design activities across multiple disciplines, vendors, and subcontractors, and working directly with customers and project leadership to develop and implement automation deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Lead conceptual design activities, prepare and update control system basis of design and network architectures, and define services to meet customer needs.
- Develop automation content for proposals, including design, hardware, and installation budgets.
- Design low‑voltage (≤480 VAC) power and control systems for automated process or packaging applications, including control panels, motor control centers, safety systems, and automation networks.
- Prepare scopes of work, bills of material, specifications, and other project documents; review, modify, and develop control system drawings.
- Create functional specifications, sequence of operations, PLC programs, HMI programs, and data‑collection/reporting software (process only).
- Review equipment specifications and line layouts (packaging only) and work with the simulation team to develop emulations.
- Support development and implementation of acceptance test plans at vendor and customer facilities; participate in design reviews and vendor coordination meetings.
- Supervise assigned staff, ensuring optimal utilization, direction on design and programming deliverables, and adherence to project schedules and budgets.
- Answer RFIs, supervise construction and checkout of control system panels, provide informal operation and maintenance training, and commission control systems through point‑to‑point checks and performance runs.
- Document design changes, maintain as‑installed drawings, update installation punch lists, and provide ongoing technical support after startup.
- Mentor and coach assigned staff, provide performance input to department managers, and engage the entire team throughout project execution.
- Flexibly move between projects as needed to meet schedules.
- Travel to installations and onsite startups, with an average travel expectation of up to 20% and occasional periods of heavy travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
- 10 years of industry‑related experience.
- PE license preferred.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of electrical design for automation and 480 V power systems.
- PLC and HMI programming experience (Rockwell or other platforms).
- Ability to develop drawings using appropriate design software and convey design requirements verbally.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365.
- Ability to safely use basic electrical tools for troubleshooting.
- Strong independent work ethic and ability to adjust to changing timelines.
- Understanding and adherence to company and client design standards.
- Excellent time‑management, organization, and analytical skills.
- Clear, concise oral and written communication with supervisors, project managers, engineers, suppliers, and clients.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional relationships.
- Self‑motivation to complete assigned tasks and seek new work.
- Basic understanding of hydraulics, fluid flow, pneumatics, and electric circuits (relevant to process automation).
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Retirement plans.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Additional benefits supporting employee well‑being.
Travel
Flexibility for travel to installations and onsite startup is required. Average travel expectation is up to 20%, with some periods of heavy travel.
Physical Requirements
The role may require visiting alternate locations and performing tasks that involve standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or moving light to medium weights (10–50 lb). Good hand‑eye coordination, dexterity, and visual acuity for keyboard use, equipment operation, and reading documents are necessary. The position also involves frequent sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing.