What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Hardware Designer position at KUKA?
SUMMARY
The Controls Hardware Engineer designs, checks, and troubleshoots electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and water designs per assigned project. The objective is to design products to perform effectively and to be cost efficient.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supports job project from inception through completion of program.
- Organizes and controls all designated engineering, concepts, proposals, layouts, details, and reviews these with the Controls Project Engineers.
- Adheres to customer design requirements.
- Reviews all drawings prior to final release and ensures compliance for project internal buyoffs.
- Is aware of the Engineering/Project Controls budget and ensures designs are cost effective.
- Ensures engineering compliance with all customers and/or other pertaining specifications. Ensure company awareness to specifications.
- Organizes revisions.
- Creates change information for Controls Project Engineers and estimating.
- Aids proposal department in estimating and conception of new projects.
- Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
- Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Bachelor's degree (EE, CS).
Preferred skills:
- AutoCad 2D and/or ePlan P8
- Custom Control Panel Design
- Automation for the Auto Industry
- Motion Control experience (VFD, Servo)
- Knowledge of Industry Codes and Standards such as NEC, NFPA, UL508a, etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Local travel to KUKA facilities and customer/supplier sites for meetings or support is frequently required.
- Domestic travel to customer plants for support is occasionally required.
- International travel to customer plants for support is rarely required.
- Travel requirements may vary based on project assignments and department workloads.
- Passport requirements are based on the KUKA corporate travel policy.
KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.