Controls Design Engineer

National Bulk Equipment, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus Program

Generous 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Parental Leave

Expanding, newly updated facilities

Job summary

National Bulk Equipment, Inc. is seeking a Controls Design Engineer in Holland, MI to create detailed electrical schematics and documentation for bulk material handling equipment and integrated systems.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and sales engineers to understand project scope and ensure compliance with customer specifications and applicable standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of AutoCAD Electrical experience, with additional familiarity in E-Plan,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.
• Experience with E-Plan is a plus.
• Solid understanding of AC/DC electrical systems, safety systems, and automation components.
• Working knowledge of NEC/NFPA codes is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams is preferred.
• Experience in PLC programming is a plus.
• Familiarity with UL 508A control panel requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical/control schematics and documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and sales/application engineers to understand project scope and requirements.
• Ensure electrical design outputs meet customer specifications and engineering standards.
• Participate in design reviews and propose improvements for functionality, efficiency, or cost.

Skills

Electrical schematic design

Collaboration with engineers

Code compliance

Pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams

PLC programming (plus)

Education

5+ years AutoCAD Electrical experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

E-Plan

UL 508A knowledge

Job description

About Nbe

National Bulk Equipment (NBE) in Holland, Michigan, is rapidly growing and seeking motivated and qualified individuals. NBE designs, engineers, and manufactures application-specific bulk material processing, packaging, and reclamation equipment, systems, and projects for customers around the globe. The culture at NBE is exceptional, with strong leadership and a casual, inclusive atmosphere. NBE is an expanding organization which offers opportunities for future career growth. The company is also proud to offer employees an excellent benefits package, including a quarterly Bonus Incentive Program. NBE is a company to grow with!

About Nbe

National Bulk Equipment (NBE) in Holland, Michigan, is rapidly growing and seeking motivated and qualified individuals. NBE designs, engineers, and manufactures application-specific bulk material processing, packaging, and reclamation equipment, systems, and projects for customers around the globe. The culture at NBE is exceptional, with strong leadership and a casual, inclusive atmosphere. NBE is an expanding organization which offers opportunities for future career growth. The company is also proud to offer employees an excellent benefits package, including a quarterly Bonus Incentive Program. NBE is a company to grow with!

Summary

The Controls Design Engineer is responsible for creating detailed electrical / controls schematics and documentation for custom bulk material handling equipment and integrated systems designed, engineered, and built by National Bulk Equipment (NBE). This role requires collaboration across engineering disciplines to ensure accurate and complete electrical design packages that meet customer requirements and comply with applicable standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform Electrical Schematic Design using AutoCad Electrical for standard electrical component selection, schematic development, control panel layout, control panel bill of materials, terminal box layouts, and component tag generation.
• Support additional documentation requirements that may include the following: P&ID’s, Interconnection Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Conduit Schedules, Harness Lists, Instrument Lists, I/O Lists, P&ID’s and other required documents as outlined by customer specifications.
• Work directly with mechanical engineers, project managers, and sales/application engineers to fully understand project scope and functional requirements.
• Interpret customer specifications and ensure all electrical design outputs comply with those requirements, as well as NBE’s engineering standards.
• Participate in design reviews, offering recommendations for improved functionality, efficiency, or cost-effectiveness.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience with AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software, is required.
• Experience with E-Plan is a plus.
• Solid understanding of AC/DC electrical systems, safety systems, and automation components is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards - National Electrical Code (NEC®) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) code - is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams is preferred.
• Experience in programmable logic controller (PLC) programming is a plus.
• Familiarity with UL 508A control panel requirements is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

A career with NBE has many benefits!

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Generous 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• Parental Leave
• Expanding, newly updated facilities