Automation Hardware Design Engineer

Full-time - Entry Level

Willoughby, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Automation Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for designing industrial control panels and enclosures for use in harsh environments, including PLC, remote I/O, operator station, network, and drive cabinets (both DC and AC). This role involves component selection, sizing, and layout. The systems and offerings provided are primarily Engineer-to-Order (ETO). The qualified candidate must work closely with the drafting department and the automation engineering team to provide solutions that meet our customers' specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from the hardware design lead.
• Communicate with the project team on specific project requirements, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
• Collaborate with the drafting department to produce, review, check, and mark-up engineering drawings, including bill of materials (BOM), panel layout, and electrical schematics.
• Determine appropriate part numbers for PLC, I/O, and drive equipment.
• Size equipment, fusing, breakers, wire, power supplies, etc., based on equipment design specifications and sound engineering principles.
• Create Input/Output lists in Excel from existing customer electrical drawings.
• Ensure communication and detail throughout the full phase of build and design.

Requirements

• Experience with Industrial automation equipment.
• Proficiency in designing with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ability to read legacy drawings and designs for industrial automation equipment and suggest/design modifications to hardware.
• 1+ years of experience with Industrial automation equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)