Electrical Hardware Design Engineer III

Job Description

Description:

Come grow with us! ControlTouch Systems, LLC designs systems for airports that get baggage to passengers at destinations all over the world safely, accurately, and efficiently. We are expanding our Electrical Design Engineering team to support our exponential growth.

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.

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.

May direct and lead the work of others to oversee production of detailed schematics.

Other responsibilities as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Combination of office and job site settings

Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture

Some travel required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Sitting for prolonged periods of time when in office

Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time when at a jobsite

Climbing may be required when working at a jobsite

Repetitive typing/data entry

Lifting up to 10 pounds

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position offers a flexible work schedule. General office hours are M-F, 7a-4p or 8a-5p. Working hours will vary when working at a job site to meet the requirements as needed.

It is the policy of ControlTouch Systems to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, ControlTouch Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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.

Posseses 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in related area; years of relative experience will be considered for education.

5+ years of relevant experience

Expert level knowledge of AutoCad required

Expert level knowledge of Excel required

Experience in the following Preferred:

Autocad Electrical

HMI graphics

PLC programming experience

Networking experience

Managing a team

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Ability to obtain airport security clearance as needed

Full-time