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EXPERIENCE (10+ years): + AutoCad Electrical + NFP79, UL508a, CE, CSA standards + Power calculations (AC 3phase, AC 1phase, DC 5-90V, Transformers) + Enclosure Heat calculations + SCCR calculations + Fluid Power flow calculations + SISTEMA safety calculations + Technical Supervision (5+ years) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES + 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. + Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. + Organized + Detail oriented + Ability to work independently, collaborate on a team, or direct others + Ability to take direction + Creative/Innovative + Time management skills ## Description Our Controls Engineering Department is Growing and we're looking for leaders of the pack who have experience in custom automation - no two projects are quite alike! The Lead Controls Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for providing controls hardware design for turnkey custom automation equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects. + Training of new and/or less senior engineers. + Set technical direction for multiple engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects. + Peer Review of other engineers' work for accuracy and thoroughness. + Development of overall machine Controls Architecture + Enclosures: Standalone, Remote, Local + I/O: In-cabinet, on-machine + Network selection & distribution: Ethernet, IOLink, Hardwired + Cable/Wiring Routing: Ladder Track, Wireway + Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, PMD cost estimate, and Federal, State, & Local requirements. + Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality, suggest concepts & componentry to meet controls & safety requirements, and subsequently 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. + Controls Hardware Design, + 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. 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