Controls Designer

Calspan Corporation; St. Paul (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k)

Paid-Time Off

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty

Military Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Calspan JETS is seeking a Controls & Instrumentation (C&I) Designer to produce detailed electrical, schematic, pneumatic, fabrication, and assembly drawings for test cells and wind tunnels. This on-site role collaborates with engineers to deliver robust jet engine test facilities.

Candidates will have a degree in electrical tech and hands-on experience with CAD tools, BOM systems, and PLCs, with willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical technology or related discipline.
• 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and SolidWorks Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers to design electrical, controls and facility integrated systems.
• Organize CAD drawings (junction box and other larger assemblies, panel layouts, schematics, cable assemblies, etc.) and bills of material in accordance with company configuration management plan and established procedures.
• Research and select/specify hardware based on design requirements.
• Clearly communicate and manage the release of bills of material and drawings outside of engineering.
• Interface with procurement, production, and installation teams to resolve issues and concerns discovered during equipment assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform design duties on schedule and within budget, adhering to quality standards, industry codes, and customer requirements.
• Perform remote site field installation, checkout, testing, and customer service.

Skills

Electrical design collaboration

CAD drawing organization

Material BOM management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical technology or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

ERP BOM systems

PLC knowledge

NFPA70 familiarity

Job description

Overview

Calspan JETS is the world’s premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. We deliver highly engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software specifically designed for jet engine testing. These solutions are used by airlines, OEMs, and MRO businesses to ensure the global fleet of jet engines tested daily are safe to fly.

Why Join Calspan JETS?

At Calspan JETS, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a member of our integrated team, you'll be an important part of an environment where people are passionate about delivering robust solutions and complex systems.

Controls & Instrumentation (C&I) Designer

This role is responsible for the efficient production of detailed electrical, schematic, pneumatic, fabrication, and assembly drawing packages based on engineering inputs for test cells, wind tunnels, and other aerospace ground test facilities. This role supports the design and development of highly engineered systems used in jet engine testing and other aerospace applications.

9/80 work schedule available (every-other Friday off)! This position is on-site at our newly renovated St. Paul location.

Every single thing we do with our customers and employees is based upon our goal of being selective to join and difficult to leave. We operate with a core set of values surrounding inclusiveness, accountability and innovation. Do you have what it takes to Be Calspan?

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers to design electrical, controls and facility integrated systems. Organize CAD drawings (junction box and other larger assemblies, panel layouts, schematics, cable assemblies, etc.) and bills of material in accordance with company configuration management plan and established procedures.
• Research and select/specify hardware based on design requirements.
• Clearly communicate and manage the release of bills of material and drawings outside of engineering. Includes communication of changes due to drawing and bill of material revisions to downstream departments and customers.
• Interface with procurement, production, and installation teams to resolve issues and concerns discovered during equipment assembly, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform design duties on schedule and within budget, adhering to quality standards, industry codes, and customer requirements.
• Perform remote site field installation, checkout, testing, and customer service.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelors degree in electrical technology or related discipline
• 3+ years of related experience or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical
• Experience with ERP based bills of material systems
• Familiarity with GE, Allen Bradley, and Siemens PLC’s
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 (National Electric Code)
• Experience with various measurement instruments (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, limit switches, strain gauges, flow meters, etc.)
• Able to balance priorities between multiple projects simultaneously
• Hands on electrical assembly and installation experience is desired
• Ability to work effectively and productively as an individual contributor and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• 10% international and/or domestic travel
• US Person
• Valid passport

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Salary Range (min)

USD $30.00/Hr.

Salary Range (max)

USD $37.00/Hr.