Controls Designer (BOS USA)

BOS Innovations•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Designer develops electrical and pneumatic designs for custom industrial automation systems. This role is responsible for creating accurate, practical, and cost-effective controls designs that meet customer requirements and can be efficiently built, integrated, and supported by the project team.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of direct experience in electrical controls design for industrial machinery or automation systems is required.
Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical-design software.
Working knowledge of industrial controls, including PLC-based systems, I/O, safety devices, sensors, motor controls, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, and customer standards.
Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America, and able to travel to Canada, as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in custom industrial automation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop electrical and pneumatic schematics for custom automation systems using SolidWorks Electrical.
Review project scope, customer specifications, and functional requirements to determine controls-design requirements.
Select electrical, safety, controls, and pneumatic components based on technical requirements, availability, cost, and customer standards.
Participate in concept, internal design, and customer design reviews.
Work closely with Mechanical Design, Programming, Applications, Project Management, and Build teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Support Applications Engineering with controls concepts, design-labor estimates, and controls-purchase estimates.
Develop technical requirements and RFQs for major controls purchases and communicate with suppliers regarding specifications, pricing, and lead times.
Identify long-lead components, technical risks, design conflicts, and potential budget or schedule impacts.
Support the Build and Programming teams by resolving controls-design issues during assembly, integration, and commissioning.
Communicate with customers as required to ensure designs meet applicable specifications and standards.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built schematics, bills of materials, spare-parts lists, and OEM documentation.
Develop and maintain controls-design standards, templates, and best practices.