Controls Hardware Engineer

KUKA; Town of Fenton (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics engineering firm in the United States seeks a Controls Hardware Engineer to design and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and water systems. The successful candidate will manage projects from inception to completion, adhering to customer specifications. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and relevant experience are required for this full-time position offering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2-4 years of relevant experience required.
• Preferred Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience with customer design requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports project from inception to completion.
• Reviews drawings for compliance to specifications.
• Ensures designs are cost effective and completed on schedule.

Skills

Electrical design

Hydraulic design

Pneumatic design

Water design

Cost efficiency analysis

Project management

Safety regulations knowledge

Quality system adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Overview

You matter! Join a company that leads with trust, integrity and that truly cares! KUKA Leads & Kuka Cares

Summary

The Controls Hardware Engineer designs, checks, and troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and water designs per assigned project. The objective is to design products to perform effectively and to be cost efficient.

Responsibilities

• Supports project from inception through completion of the program.
• Organizes and controls all designated engineering concepts, proposals, layouts, details, and reviews these with the Controls Project Engineers.
• Adheres to customer design requirements.
• Reviews all drawings prior to final release and ensures compliance for project internal buyoffs.
• Is aware of the Engineering/Project Controls budget and timing to ensure designs are cost effective and completed on schedule.
• Ensures engineering compliance with all customers and/or other pertaining specifications. Ensure company awareness to specifications.
• Organizes revisions.
• Creates change information for Controls Project Engineers and estimating.
• Aids proposal department in estimating and conception of new projects.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred bachelor’s degree (EE, CS).

Travel Requirements

• Local travel to KUKA facilities and customer/supplier sites for meetings or support is frequently required.
• Domestic travel to customer plants for support is occasionally required.
• International travel to customer plants for support is rarely required.
• Travel requirements may vary based on project assignments and department workloads.
• Passport requirements are based on the KUKA corporate travel policy.

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Robotics Engineering and Robot Manufacturing