Hardware Control Engineer (EE25101)

TMEIC Corporation Americas•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

Provide hardware design for electrical distribution and control solutions for the industrial systems projects that meet client needs and fulfill project requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, mechatronics, computer engineering or related field, or equivalent via education and/or work experience
2 years’ design experience in circuit and control panel design and/or commissioning of control systems for industrial applications
Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards related to control panel design including device selection, cable selection etc.
Demonstrated knowledge of industrial PLC and field I/Os
Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD or equivalent drawing tool for industrial applications
Demonstrated success as contributing member in project team
Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 15%, sometimes, with limited notice

Nice To Haves

2 years’ design experience specializing in circuit design and control panel design for complex coordinated industrial systems application
Proficiency in Visio 2003 Drawing Tools
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Proficiency in EPLAN
Advanced Excel Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Visual Basic programming or equivalent to write macros to automate drawing generation process

Responsibilities

Develop detail specifications for suppliers through collaboration with mechanical original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and end-user clients, per the contract and global industry standards, to ensure high quality designs and on-time delivery
Create electrical circuit drawings that accurately reflect each project’s PC, PLC & I/O, AC and DC drives, power distribution panels, operator station devices, and other control equipment to ensure a design that meets project requirements and quality standards
Generate IO spreadsheet that defines the electrical and drawing attributes for each and every IO point required for a project
Generate Company specific IO Card drawings for each project using Company designated automated drawing tool
Create the AC and DC control power distribution drawings, relay, network and sensor interface drawings for each project using Company designated software
Ensure “as shipped” systems meet all client requirements as defined in the project contract, including system specifications and performance guarantees, while achieving business goals and objectives
Track all revisions to the IO list and drawings, complying with established change control procedures
Create project drawings to reflect preliminary, manufacturing, as shipped, and final “As-Installed” configurations
Create and update the project drawings to support site commissioning activities as needed
Develop project documentation, such as drawing lists, panel lists, enclosure layout drawings, spare parts lists, and equipment lists, in accordance with standard design standards and project requirements
Control document distribution, and archiving using established document control procedures
Develop engineering standards and engineering practices that contribute to the development of Company engineering automation tools to improve productivity, increase quality, and reduce cost of hardware design
Communicate and collaborate with mechanical OEM and client engineers as assigned
Provide timely technical guidance to internal and external clients and suppliers as required to ensure total project requirements are met
Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
Give manager best advice
Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
Recommend viable improvements proactively
Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes