Principal Hardware Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company - Warrendale, PA

Full-time - Senior

Warrendale, PA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Hardware Engineer position at WECTEC Staffing Services involves designing, integrating, and documenting Plant Control Systems for nuclear power plants. This role requires collaboration with hardware and software engineers to develop electronic data processing systems and includes responsibilities such as hardware design, system testing, and documentation preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware design and review in system architecture, network layout, cabinet design, system cabling interface, custom panel and kit design, and cabinet power design.
• Perform data acquisition designs including interface cabling and custom adapter designs.
• Select components to meet system needs and contract schedule deliverables.
• Participate in the set-up, system modification, system integration, testing, and delivery of non-safety I&C system upgrade projects.
• Perform network switch configuration and documentation.
• Develop proposals and establish costs and budgets for hardware design efforts for system components.
• Understand and implement quality standards applicable to the nuclear industry.
• Travel and work with local and international customers and vendor suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and/or mechanical engineering.
• At least 15 years of experience in hardware design, integration, and system testing.
• Experience with Cisco switches, Emerson Ovation DCS Hardware, data acquisition systems, and servers, workstations, Cisco switches.
• Knowledge of circuit designs to support custom cables and interfaces.
• Knowledge of Data Acquisition systems consisting of servers, workstations, controllers, I/O modules, and electronic boards.
• Experience with Auto-CAD and 3D modeling.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid work environment
• Full-Time position with 40 hours per week