Sr. Hardware Engineer

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automation industry is seeking a Sr. Hardware Engineer to join their team in Warren, Michigan. The role involves supervising hardware activities, ensuring compliance with specifications, and leveraging technical skills in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of experience in industrial controls design. The company offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Equal employment opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years' experience designing wiring diagrams for industrial controls.
• Experience from design to production, including software and commissioning.
• Knowledge of multiple customer platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise controls hardware activities and project documentation.
• Plan and execute work within budgets and report metrics.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and apply automation knowledge.

Skills

Electrical schematics understanding

Pneumatic schematics understanding

Water schematics understanding

Eplan proficiency

Cable layout design

Power distribution knowledge

Robot interfaces knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Duties: Must be able to work in a professional engineering team-based environment. Engineering teams are responsible for the design and integration of control systems for customer applications and processes. Duties may include leading a team in wiring diagram design and providing technical consultation. Team members have the opportunity to learn new skills in a rewarding and fast-paced environment that varies from customer to customer.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise controls hardware activities, including project documentation, customer/supplier meetings, and training employees on standards.
• Plan and execute work within budgets, report metrics, forecast resources, and supervise personnel.
• Ensure all work complies with specifications and expectations, applying automation, controls, and robotics knowledge.
• Travel to customer sites as necessary for meetings, electrical problem-solving, or field checks.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to read and understand electrical, pneumatic, and water schematics for industrial automation systems.
• Proficiency with Eplan, system and component layouts, I/O needs, and process information.
• Design and configure cable layouts, pneumatic concepts, power distribution, wiring circuits, robot interfaces, network diagrams, and I/O card diagrams.
• Verify and update component tagging, use cable charts, and ensure wiring accuracy.
• Research product data sheets, plan cable routing, and prepare wiring diagrams for customer release.
• Interface with engineering staff and vendors, verify wiring diagrams in the field, and produce documentation and presentations.

Additional Information

Education and Experience: Minimum of seven years' experience designing wiring diagrams for industrial controls, with knowledge of multiple customer platforms. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience encompassing design to production, including software and commissioning.

Health, Safety, and Environment Responsibilities: Comply with safety procedures, use protective equipment, report unsafe conditions, attend training, and participate in accident investigations.

Join Our Team: Join PA Solutions, Inc., a division of ATS Automation, supporting transportation and aerospace industries. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants.

Major Markets: Warren, Detroit