Electrical Controls Designer

Knorr Bremse Group; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical expenses coverage

Educational assistance

Wellness program

Gym access

Cafeteria subsidy

Attendance bonuses

Pension/retirement benefits

Job summary

Bendix is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer to join a new organization producing automated machinery. The role involves concept-to-completion electrical system design, 2D schematic work, HMI/PLC programming, and 50% travel to customer sites.

Strong AutoCAD Electrical skills and pneumatics experience are required. Qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field, plus 3–5 years in control panel design for automation, with familiarity in Allen Bradley and Siemens

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience in designing control panels for automation systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs (3–5 years).
• Robotics experience (Fanuc) preferred (3–5 years).
• Electrical controls panel design experience (3 years required).
• Knowledge of safety requirements for PLCs and control systems.
• Pneumatic design experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate electrical systems by designing automation systems and applying electrical knowledge.
• Create electrical design drawings from project requirements and collaborate with departments.
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment.
• Ensure product quality through electrical testing methods and validating system capabilities.
• Produce wiring diagrams and harness fabrication statements; assist with documentation.
• Draw and modify schematics using AutoCAD Electrical; design control panels.
• Create component lists, purchasing requisitions, and configuration templates.
• Support with project communications and assist technicians with schematics.
• Travel to customer facilities as needed to support design activities.

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

|ON-SITE/REMOTE:On-site

Electrical Controls Design Engineer needed for a new organization that produces custom, automated machinery for various locations within Bendix. They must have experience with Electrical 2D design software and be able to design from concept to completion. Someone with HMI and PLC programming experience is required.

• Prefer 5+ years engineering experience in designing control panels for automation systems.
• Demonstrate experience in the following software programs:
• o Electrical Schematic 2D software (AutoCAD Electrical plus)
• o PLC and HMI programming languages is required
• o Robot programming is a plus (Fanuc)
• o Servo Drives experience is a plus
• o Pneumatic design experience is required
• o Sensor Technologies (flow, pressure, level, temperature, analytical, counters, position, motion, vision, etc.)
• o Networks and PC tools (CC Link, DeviceNet, Ethernet, EthernetIP, EtherCAT, I/O Link)
• o Microsoft Office
• Attributes:
• o Knowledge of and experience working in a manufacturing environment with technical knowledge of operations and manufacturing flow.
• o Up-to-date professional and technical knowledge.
• o Able to conceptualize and communicate technical information, verbally and in writing.
• o Understanding of RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 standards, and NEC.
• o 50% travel

education: Bachelors in Electrical engineering or Related degree

Responsibilities

• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing automation systems, applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Confirm systems and components capabilities.
• Create electrical design drawings by studying project requirements/specifications and manufacturing and assembly methods and materials and collaborate with other essential departments.
• Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling components.
• Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Creation of wiring diagrams, wire routing schematics, and harness fabrication statements, as well as assisting with the documentation of systems.
• Draw and modify schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create panel design resulting in selection of components, create electrical part lists for ordering, and create purchasing requisitions.
• Create controls design standards and templates based on company practices.
• Construct manuals and support documentation for customers.
• Assist technicians with questions related to schematics.
• Assist with the support hardware debug to verify system operation.
• Work with the engineering team and customers regarding projects.
• Travel to customer facilities prior to system design and to assist at other times when needed.
• Other duties as necessary to ensure organizational success and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Allen Bradley and Siemens Controls PLC (5 year of experience is preferred, 3 year minimum)
• Robotics (5 year of experience is preferred, 3 year minimum)li>
• Electrical controls panel design (3 year of experience is required)
• Knowledge on safety ( safety control requirements) of PLC's and control systems.
• Pneumatic design experience is required

What does Bendix have to offer you?

• - Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off- Vacation Premium
• - Major medical expenses
• - Christmas Bonus
• - Life insurance
• - Educational assistance program
• - Wellness program
• - Saving Fund
• - Pantry Vouchers
• - Personal Days Paid
• - Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
• - Attendance Bonuses
• - Cafeteria Subsidy
• - Subsidy for prescription glasses
• - Medical service in plant
• - Recognition Programs
• - Gym