Farnsworth Group - Austin, TX
posted 6 months ago
About the position
Farnsworth Group is seeking an Industrial/Semiconductor/Advanced Manufacturing Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team. This role can be based in one of several locations, including Austin, TX, Frisco, TX, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, or St. Louis, MO. As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will take on multi-project responsibilities that encompass electrical and control system design, including cleanroom design and process utility systems. Your work will primarily focus on projects within the advanced manufacturing and technology markets, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions. In this position, you will be responsible for preparing complete and accurate Electrical and Control System construction drawings and specifications. This includes developing preliminary schematics, calculations, equipment selection, and layouts. You will also create detailed control system schematics and loop diagrams, as well as control system architecture and network drawings. Your expertise will be essential in managing project design budgets, work breakdown structures, schedules, and execution plans, all while maintaining a focus on quality and compliance with relevant codes and standards. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with process and mechanical engineers to develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). You will interface with clients and contractors to deliver automation and control system solutions, ensuring that all functional control descriptions are documented based on control requirements. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead other production staff in delivering construction documents is essential for success in this position.
Responsibilities
- Prepare complete and accurate Electrical and Control System construction drawings and specifications
- Prepare preliminary schematics, calculations, equipment selection and equipment layouts
- Develop detailed control system schematics and loop diagrams
- Develop control system architecture and network drawings
- Develop hardware specifications
- Collaborate with process and mechanical engineers to develop PFDs and P&IDs
- Manage project design budgets, work breakdown structures, schedules and execution plans, focused on unimpeachable quality
- Actively engage in and assume responsibility for code research and application
- Interface with other disciplines, clients, and contractors to deliver automation and control system solutions
- Develop and document functional control descriptions based on control requirements
- Coordinate with and lead other production staff to deliver construction documents and deliverables
- Ability to simultaneously organize and successfully execute responsibilities for multiple projects
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Process, or Architectural Engineering
- Professional Engineer License (PE) strongly preferred
- 8+ years of relative Electrical and Control System Design experience, including schematics, control panel layouts, and power distribution
- Ability to work independently and lead others
- Experience in Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Clean Room, Water Treatment, or Life Sciences and general manufacturing a plus
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in designing automation solutions with PLC and DCS platforms
- Application knowledge of electrical, building, and energy codes is desired
- Application knowledge of controller programming languages and HMI configuration desired
- Strong verbal and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Strong background with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and REVIT
- Ability to travel
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in Advanced Manufacturing
- Experience in Semiconductor
- Experience in Clean Room environments
- Experience in Water Treatment
- Experience in Life Sciences
Benefits
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program
