Hardware Design Engineer

Applied Control Engineering•Newark, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides automation solutions to a diverse set of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, discrete manufactured products, and more. ACE serves our customers out of nine offices in seven states (Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas). ACE’s vision is for continued growth to meet the automation challenges of America’s manufacturing industries. Hardware Design Engineers at ACE have opportunities to develop industry leading technical expertise designing control systems for a wide range of industrial applications. ACE is seeking driven, passionate hardware design engineers to join our team. Would you like to join our team?

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience with control system electrical design in manufacturing industries.
Experience designing control panels, PLC/DCS control systems, remote IO, industrial networks, low voltage motor controls, VFDs, e-stop circuitry, and hardware related to industrial control systems.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar engineering design packages.
Working understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and control networking technologies.
Understanding of process control or other manufacturing processes.
Ability to handle a project through its entire lifecycle.
Strong written and oral communication skills that allow you to communicate complicated concepts both internally and externally.
Knowledge of business application software (MS Office package).
Displays a positive and professional demeanor.
Demonstrates a flexible and cooperative working style.
Willing to work off-hours when required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Willing to submit to drug testing and/or background checks as mandated for a) employment, and b) customer contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Leading hardware design development for distributed control systems (DCS).
Driving projects throughout their entire lifecycle from proposal through delivered system.
Acting as a subject matter expert on projects and shaping ACE's design best practices.
Developing standards that improve quality, productivity, and consistency.
Traveling to customer sites and panel shops for acceptance testing.
Mentoring junior design engineers and expanding your own technical depth.