Hardware Design Engineer

Belcan•Louisville, KY

32d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Design Engineers contribute to the successful completion of projects by utilizing design experience to accomplish technical engineering task work and deliver customer solutions. The Design Engineer Level 3 should rely on their experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals; and is a critical thinker and problem solver, capable of developing electrical diagrams with varying levels of efficiency and elegance, while being able to locate and correct mistakes found in electrical diagrams. This role works under minimal supervision. Interfaces with customers on an extensive basis for support to internal and external customers such as installation and commissioning support to design modifications needed to support project needs.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand written specifications, as well as contract drawings and be capable of developing a complete design that meets these requirements within the electrical design standards and quotation presented for a project
Ability to travel up to customer facilities as needed and work non-business hours based on project and customer needs.
Possess extensive knowledge of electrical equipment and local building codes such as UL508A, NEC and NFPA.
Extensive knowledge of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures as related to design
Is detail-oriented and organized; and capable of performing work that is reliable, accurate and thoroughly self-verified.
Possesses knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures as related to design
Ability to exercise a wide degree of creativity and latitude
Strategic thinker and problem-solver
Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail and good organizational skills
Bachelor"s degree, or equivalent, in related area; years of relative experience will be considered for education.
5+ years of Hardware Design experience with Airport Baggage Handling Systems or conveyance systems is required.
Expert level knowledge of AutoCAD required
Expert level knowledge of Excel required
AutoCAD Electrical
HMI graphics
PLC programming experience
Networking experience
Managing a team
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within an assignment.
Analyze engineering schematics, specifications and related data and drawings to determine design factors.
Produce accurate and thoroughly self-verified electrical device and panel layouts; motor, control, I/O schematics and bill of materials.
Review design for compliance with engineering specs, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Provide project support to the field engineers, project managers, purchasing and panel fabricators.
Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
Use computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
Communicate with the project team regarding task completion status.
Designs and develops detailed layouts for electrical circuits, systems for power distribution, industrial control panels and industrial network architectures from examples and experience.
May direct and lead the work of others to oversee production of detailed schematics.
Other responsibilities as needed.