Control Panel Design Engineer - AutoCAD Electrical Expert

Actalent

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 55,104,000 - 143,270,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Arlington, TX is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer to design and implement industrial control systems from concept through startup. You will work with customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to develop system requirements and create detailed design documentation.

Responsibilities include programming PLCs (Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000), developing HMI applications with FactoryTalk View, panel design with AutoCAD Electrical, BOM creation, FAT/SAT tests, and on-site

Qualifications

Experience designing industrial control systems from concept through commissioning/startup.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical for electrical schematics, panel layouts, and system design.
Controls design experience including hardware selection, panel design, and BOM development.
Experience developing Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
PLC programming experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley/RSLogix 5000.
HMI development experience, preferably with FactoryTalk View.
Knowledge of electrical design principles, codes, and standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness to travel to customer sites for startup and commissioning support.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with sales teams and customers to develop control system solutions and prepare technical proposals based on project requirements.
Design control system hardware, control panels, and electrical power systems using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
Develop bills of materials (BOMs), select hardware components, and obtain fabrication quotes for control panels.
Create Functional Design Specifications (FDS) outlining system functionality and operational requirements.
Program PLCs and develop HMI/MMI applications based on project specifications.
Test and verify hardware and software functionality prior to shipment.
Prepare and execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), document results, and resolve issues.
Support system checkout, commissioning, and startup activities at customer sites as needed.
Develop project schedules and manage key design, software, and hardware milestones.
Participate in customer and internal technical meetings to clarify requirements and ensure successful project execution.
Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
Prepare project documentation, reports, and communications using Microsoft Office tools.