Hardware Design Engineer

The Hardware Design Engineer designs, documents, and maintains electrical control system hardware for industrial applications. This role focuses on producing accurate, highquality electrical schematics, drawings, and bills of materials that comply with UL, NEC, and NFPA standards. The engineer collaborates closely with project engineers, leadership, purchasing, customers, and vendors to deliver reliable industrial control systems, while continuously improving design standards and tools. The ideal candidate brings strong electrical design fundamentals, handson AutoCAD Electrical experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects independently while maintaining compliance and quality., * Collaborate directly with project engineers, team leaders, and purchasing to support successful project execution.

• Research, select, and specify electrical hardware and control components for industrial control systems and panels.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create and maintain accurate engineering drawings for control systems, including control circuits, power distribution, drives, starters, relays, contactors, and safety circuits.
• Ensure drawing accuracy, including proper revision control, consistent standards, and complete parts lists and documentation.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) based on drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Select electrical components based on technical specifications, availability, and compliance requirements, coordinating closely with purchasing and vendors.
• Establish, maintain, and improve AutoCAD Electrical menus, block libraries, and drawing standards to enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Support UL compliance efforts, including adherence to UL508A requirements and preparation of associated documentation.
• Apply working knowledge of NEC and NFPA79 standards to ensure compliant electrical control system designs.
• Interface professionally with customers and vendors to clarify design requirements, support procurement, and resolve technical questions.
• Interpret and apply engineering specifications and standards to drive accurate and compliant hardware designs.
• Independently complete drafting and design tasks with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and deadlines., The role operates in an industrial engineering environment focused on electrical control systems and automation. Work is primarily performed in an office or engineering setting using AutoCAD Electrical and related design tools, with regular interaction with project engineers, purchasing teams, customers, and vendors. The position involves detailed computer-based design work, documentation, and standards maintenance, along with occasional review of hardware and components used in industrial control panels and power distribution systems. Standard business hours typically apply, with periods of increased activity when managing multiple projects and deadlines. Attire is generally consistent with a professional engineering office, with appropriate adjustments as needed for any visits to industrial or manufacturing areas.

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• Ability to design industrial control systems, not only modify existing drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical 2014 or newer, specifically for industrial controls (not just basic AutoCAD).
• 35 years of electrical design and CAD experience in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to generate complete electrical drive and control drawings from written and verbal descriptions.
• Experience creating and maintaining accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electrical hardware and control components.
• Experience selecting electrical components based on specifications, availability, and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of UL508A, NEC, and NFPA79 standards as they apply to industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications and standards and apply them to hardware design.
• Strong timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and complete drafting and design tasks with minimal supervision.
• Professional communication skills for effective collaboration with engineers, purchasing, customers, and vendors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Handson experience with industrial automation hardware and control system design.
• Experience with drives, motor starters, relays, contactors, and safety circuits in industrial control applications.
• Experience establishing and maintaining AutoCAD Electrical block libraries, menus, and drawing standards.
• Background in hardware design for industrial environments, including control panels and power distribution.
• Experience coordinating closely with purchasing and vendors to align component selection with project needs and supply constraints., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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