Automation Design Engineer

Frey Consulting Group; Gray (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Gray, LA is seeking an Automation Design Engineer to design automation and power systems per customer specifications and marine industry standards. The role focuses on accurate, cost-efficient designs and collaboration with procurement and production teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

You will develop 3D models, electrical schematics, and software for automation systems, while testing PLC/HMI programs and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; certifications preferred (e.g., Siemens, AutoCAD advanced).
• 3-5 years of experience in system design or related roles.
• AutoCAD Certification preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Design and implement moderately complex systems under guidance (e.g., power management, propulsion, alarm/monitoring, steering systems) following all marine industry standards.
• Conduct PLC and HMI programming, system integration, and software testing.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure equipment design meets specifications.
• Produce detailed drawings to guide material purchasing, hardware production, and software development for each project.
• Create and distribute comprehensive electrical schematics to the production team.
• Program software for automation systems tailored to specific project needs.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD

Inventor

Siemens TIA Portal

Beijer IX Developer

Electrical schematics

Electrical calculations

3D modelling

Marine standards

Project management

Vendor collaboration

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

AutoCAD certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Siemens TIA Portal

Beijer IX Developer

Job description

The Automation Design Engineer is responsible for designing automation and power systems in line with customer specifications and marine industry standards. This role requires efficient and cost-effective designs, collaboration with procurement and production teams, and a strong focus on quality and accuracy.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and implement moderately complex systems under guidance (e.g., power management, propulsion, alarm/monitoring, steering systems) following all marine industry standards.
• Conduct PLC and HMI programming, system integration, and software testing.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure equipment design meets specifications.

• Collaborate closely with procurement and production teams to ensure system quality and accuracy.
• Support project documentation (e.g., drawings, manuals, schematics).
• Produce detailed drawings to guide material purchasing, hardware production, and software development for each project.
• Troubleshoot issues and elevate complex problems.
• Develop 3D models to ensure hardware accuracy and facilitate procurement processes.
• Create and distribute comprehensive electrical schematics to the production team.
• Program software for automation systems tailored to specific project needs.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design software, especially AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Proficiency with PLC and HMI programming software, especially Siemens TIA Portal and Beijer Electronics IX Developer.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuitry and electrical calculations.
• Familiarity with up-to-date electrical parts and materials necessary for system design.
• Advanced knowledge of marine shipbuilding standards.
• Competence in project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and solve intermediate-level technical challenges.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; certifications preferred (e.g., Siemens, AutoCAD advanced).
• 3-5 years of experience in system design or related roles.

• AutoCAD Certification preferred, not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move around within the office setting or travel to attend meetings, conferences, or other business-related events.
• Occasional field support.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with team members, vendors, and other stakeholders, both in person and through digital communication platforms.