Industrial Automation Hardware Engineer

Western Digital; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital/medical coverage

HSA contributions

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Weekly pay

PTO and holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to design and develop industrial automation hardware, schematics, and documentation for complex control systems. You will collaborate with software, controls, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure successful project execution and provide robust hardware solutions.

The role emphasizes compliance with industry standards, hands-on problem solving, and involvement in startup and commissioning activities at customer sites across the

Qualifications

• 2+ years designing industrial control panels and automation hardware.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of UL508A and electrical standards.
• Experience with Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/Serial, Profibus, Profinet, ControlNet, DeviceNet.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 10%.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial automation hardware schematics meeting customer requirements.
• Create hardware layouts, wiring drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with software, controls, manufacturing, and panel shop teams.
• Develop hardware documentation and quality verification before production release.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues during development, manufacturing, and startup.
• Ensure compliance with UL508A and industry standards.
• Support industrial networking and communication systems.
• Research emerging automation technologies and best practices.
• Lead continuous improvement of hardware design processes and tools.
• Support startup and commissioning at customer sites.

Skills

Industrial control panels

Electrical engineering

UL508A knowledge

Ethernet/IP

Modbus TCP/Serial

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to design and develop industrial automation hardware, schematics, and documentation for complex control systems. You will collaborate with software, controls, manufacturing, and field teams to ensure successful project execution and provide robust hardware solutions.

The role emphasizes compliance with industry standards, hands-on problem solving, and involvement in startup and commissioning activities at customer sites across the