Associate Controls Engineer (Hardware)

• Help Each Other Win—AC values winning as a team over personal recognition. Go out of your way to help a teammate and the team succeed.
• Own It—Don’t wait for someone else to clear the way. Recognize opportunities to improve, and when obstacles arise, join forces to overcome them.
• Be Cool—Be self-aware, maintain a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and maintain composure under pressure.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field. MSEE is a plus.
• 0 to 3 years of professional hands-on experience in Hardware Controls Engineering.
• Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations.
• Ability to travel for work-related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background checks are required.

• Experience designing electrical schematics.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience.
• Understanding of electrical drafting standards.
• Familiarity with industrial control panel design practices.

• Primary focus is the design and documentation of custom automation electrical systems, including schematics, panel layouts, and electrical Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Create detailed electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical, including overview drawings, wiring diagrams, and panel and cabinet assembly drawings.
• Identify and integrate off-the-shelf components, including controllers, pneumatics, fluidics, robots, vision systems, motion systems, sensors, part handling systems, safety systems, and conveyors.
• Design power, control, and safety circuits in compliance with industry standards (NFPA 79, UL 508A, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 61508).
• Support system startup and troubleshooting as needed to validate designs.
• Participate in regular project meetings with clients and the project team to review project status (design, schedule, budget, change notifications, and risks).
• Give input and maintain AC industrial electrical design standards and processes.
• Maintain professional, healthy working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Stay up-to-date on product improvements and newly available technologies for integration.
• Assist in proposal writing by providing design concepts, labor and material estimates, and scheduling.
• Promote company values of exceptional engineering, trusted relationships, and uncompromised integrity.

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
• Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption.
• Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
• In-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
• 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Access to hands-on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement.

Salary : $78,000 - $115,000