Lead Controls Hardware Design Engineer - Relocation Assistance Available

Motion Control; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progressive Machine & Design, LLC is seeking a Lead Controls Hardware Design Engineer for on-site work in Victor, NY. You will provide controls hardware design for turnkey automation equipment, collaborating with build teams from concept through completion.

The role requires leadership experience, strong AutoCAD Electrical skills, and deep understanding of power, safety, and network schematics. Relocation assistance may be offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects.
• Training of new and/or less senior engineers.
• Set technical direction for multiple engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
• Translate device list provided by Mechanical Engineering into Controls Hardware design elements.
• Utilize AutoCad Electrical for drafting.
• Develop new symbols & circuits as necessary.

Education

BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Tools

AutoCad Electrical

Job description

• AC Power schematics
• DC Power schematics
• Safety schematics
• Servo/Stepper schematics
• Industrial Network schematics
• Device schematics
• I/O schematics

Progressive Machine & Design, LLC

Description

Location: On-site - Victor, NY. Design it. Build it. See it run.

Qualified Candidates May be eligible for relocation assistance.

Salary: $125,000 - $140,000

Job Summary

Our Controls Engineering Department is Growing and we're looking for leaders of the pack who have experience in custom automation - no two projects are quite alike! The Lead Controls Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for providing controls hardware design for turnkey custom automation equipment.

At PMD, our engineers don't just design automation systems from a desk. They work alongside the teams building, integrating and commissioning the machine - from concept through completion.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects.
• Training of new and/or less senior engineers.
• Set technical direction for multiple engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
• Peer Review of other engineers’ work for accuracy and thoroughness.Development of overall machine Controls Architecture
• Enclosures: Standalone, Remote, Local
• I/O: In-cabinet, on-machine
• Network selection & distribution: Ethernet, IOLink, Hardwired
• Cable/Wiring Routing: Ladder Track, Wireway
• Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, PMD cost estimate, and Federal, State, & Local requirements.
• Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality, suggest concepts & componentry to meet controls & safety requirements, and subsequently incorporate associated Controls Hardware design elements into the Controls Hardware design.
• Translate device list provided by Mechanical Engineering into Controls Hardware design elements.
• Utilize AutoCad Electrical for drafting.
• Use provided symbols & circuits.
• Develop new symbols & circuits as necessary.
• Controls Hardware Design
• AC Power schematics
• DC Power schematics
• Safety schematics
• Servo/Stepper schematics
• Industrial Network schematics
• Device schematics
• Testers, Transducers, Laser Markers, Welders, Robots, etc.
• I/O schematics
• Control Enclosure layouts
• Control Panel layouts
• Fluid Power Supply schematics
• Fluid Power Control schematics
• Bill of Materials
• Interact with Controls Build personnel to answer questions.
• Assist Controls Build Technicians, Controls Software Engineers, and Controls Engineers with electrical and fluid power debug.
• Update design as required throughout the project life cycle.

EXPERIENCE (10+ years)

• AutoCad Electrical
• NFP79, UL508a, CE, CSA standards
• Power calculations (AC 3phase, AC 1phase, DC 5-90V, Transformers)
• Enclosure Heat calculations
• SCCR calculations
• Fluid Power flow calculations
• SISTEMA safety calculations
• Technical Supervision (5+ years)

EDUCATION

• BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.