Controls Hardware Design Engineer II - Relocation Assistance Eligible
About The Position
The Controls Hardware Design Engineer II is responsible for providing controls hardware design for turnkey custom automation equipment. This role involves working independently on medium-sized or average complexity projects, or assisting senior engineers on larger projects. The engineer will review customer requirements, proposals, cost estimates, and relevant regulations. They will participate in Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality and incorporate associated Controls Hardware design elements. The role requires translating device lists into design elements, utilizing AutoCad Electrical, and developing new symbols and circuits as needed. Responsibilities include designing various schematics (AC/DC power, safety, servo/stepper, industrial network, device, I/O, fluid power), control enclosure and panel layouts, and creating Bills of Materials. The engineer will also interact with build personnel, assist with electrical and fluid power debug, and update designs throughout the project lifecycle. Other duties include maintaining a clean work area, observing safety procedures, and performing other assigned tasks.
Requirements
- BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- 4 or more years of experience with AutoCad Electrical.
- Experience with NFP79, UL508a, CE, CSA standards.
- Experience with Power calculations (AC 3phase, AC 1phase, DC 5-90V, Transformers).
- Experience with Enclosure Heat calculations.
- Experience with SCCR calculations.
- Experience with Fluid Power flow calculations.
- Experience with SISTEMA safety calculations.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to calculate scaling factors, proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios.
- Organized.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to take direction.
- Creative/Innovative.
- Time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Work independently on medium sized or average complexity projects and/or under direction of more senior engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
- Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, PMD cost estimate, and Federal, State, & Local requirements.
- Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality and incorporate associated Controls Hardware design elements into the Controls Hardware design.
- Translate device list provided by Mechanical Engineering into Controls Hardware design elements.
- Utilize AutoCad Electrical for drafting.
- Use provided symbols & circuits.
- Develop new symbols & circuits as necessary.
- Design Controls Hardware: AC Power schematics, DC Power schematics, Safety schematics, Servo/Stepper schematics, Industrial Network schematics, Device schematics (Testers, Transducers, Laser Markers, Welders, Robots, etc.), I/O schematics, Control Enclosure layouts, Control Panel layouts, Fluid Power Supply schematics, Fluid Power Control schematics.
- Create Bill of Materials.
- Interact with Controls Build personnel to answer questions.
- Assist Controls Build Technicians, Controls Software Engineers, and Controls Engineers with electrical and fluid power debug.
- Update design as required throughout the project life cycle.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Observe safety procedures.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
