Lead Controls Hardware Design Engineer...

Progressive Machine & Design Llc
Victor, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Victor, United States of America

Tech stack

AutoCAD
Software Debugging
Ethernet
Hardware Design
Routing

Job 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.

OTHER DUTIES

  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

  • Observe safety procedures.

  • Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.

Requirements

  • BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.

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

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