Sr. Hardware Design Engineer

Grenzebach Group; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead the development of innovative electrical hardware solutions. This role involves designing complex electrical systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical schematic design and proficiency in AutoCAD. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive project success and contribute to cutting-edge industrial applications. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of engineering in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of design and CAD experience required.
• Strong understanding of electrical standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and document electrical systems and components.
• Prepare detailed schematics and engineering drawings.

Skills

Electrical design concepts

Electrical schematic design

Control panel layout

AutoCAD Electrical

UL certifications

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical 2014 or newer

MS Access

E-Plan

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Position Overview

The Senior Hardware Design Engineer plays a key role in the development and execution of electrical hardware designs for a wide range of industrial and technical applications. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and documenting complex electrical systems and components, ensuring high standards of quality, accuracy, and compliance throughout the design process.

Working closely with project engineers, team managers, and purchasing personnel, the Senior Hardware Design Engineer will contribute to project planning, component selection, and the creation of detailed engineering documentation. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in electrical schematic design, control panel layout, and drawing production using AutoCAD, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and electrical standards.

Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)

• Work directly with project engineers, team managers, and purchasing personnel
• Research and specify electrical hardware and components to be used, when required
• Prepare detailed schematics and working engineering drawings of electrical devices and systems
• Responsible for quality of drawings, revisions, parts lists, and other related documentation
• Generate bills of materials from specifications and drawings
• Establish and maintain custom AutoCAD menus and block libraries for control panel components to ensure consistency and optimize efficiency

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical design concepts and processes, components, circuits, and power distribution
• Ability to generate electrical drive control drawings from written descriptions
• Ability to independently perform drafting tasks per verbal and written direction
• Ability to read and interpret specifications
• Ability to interact with company personnel, customers, and vendors while representing company in a professional manner
• Possess excellent time-management skills; ability to meet production schedules while managing multiple priorities
• 3 – 5 years design and CAD experience
• Experience with UL certifications and UL compliance (Primarily UL508A)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical 2014 or newer software, a must
• Able to use AutoCAD Electrical programming and scripting is a plus
• Capable of using Source Destination Codes and Smart Layout functions
• Able to create electrical blocks with attributes with an understanding of layers
• MS Access Database work, create Libs and Model Space with layouts in Paper Space
• Strong background in analyzing engineering documents and layout of systems in regard to components and parts
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA-79, and UL-508
• Knowledge of E-Plan a plus

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing