Controls Hardware Design Engineer

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Lead the design and development of electrical control systems for custom automation machinery and integrated systems
• Develop system architectures and detailed electrical schematics
• Develop detailed electrical Bills of Materials (BOMs) and specify components including PLCs, safety devices, power distribution, motion controllers, and industrial networking hardware
• Ensure all designs comply with company standards and applicable industry codes and regulations (NEC, NFPA, ANSI, RIA, UL, etc.).
• Serve as technical lead during project initialization, ensuring department standards and best practices are met
• Work closely with internal assembly technicians and panel shop personnel during build and wiring phases to ensure design accuracy and resolve technical issues.
• Support system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities both in-house and at customer sites.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other Control Design Engineers
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications
• Maintain and govern electrical libraries, manufacture parts databases, symbols, macros, and templates
• Establish and enforce drawing standards, naming conventions, and revision control practices
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology, Automation Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in control systems activities, including familiarity with hardware design, PLC, HMI, vision systems, and robot programs.
• Proven ability to lead technical aspects of complex automation projects
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of common control and computer architecture, networking, and interfacing with higher-level computer systems.
• Experience selecting, and integrating industrial control devices, sensors, PLCs, and HMIs; experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley PLCs required.
• Extensive experience with SOLIDWORKS Electrical (Schematic and/or 3D)
• Strong knowledge of electrical design standards (NFPA, UL, NEC)

Additional Competencies

• Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., UL508A, NFPA 79, ISO, CE) and how they apply to machine design and programming.
• Clear verbal and written communication with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team including mechanical engineers, electricians, and project managers.
• Experience with safety-rated control systems and risk assessments
• Working knowledge of current programmable controllers and related technologies.