What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Shop Engineer position at Lonestar Integrated Solutions?
Description
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Lonestar Integrated Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lead Shop Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and control systems design, with hands-on experience in control panel design and creation. This role will lead design efforts, support engineering standards, and ensure quality and consistency across all panel builds.
Responsibilities
This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Lonestar Integrated Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lead Shop Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and control systems design, with hands-on experience in control panel design and creation. This role will lead design efforts, support engineering standards, and ensure quality and consistency across all panel builds.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of control panels, including motor starters, VFDs, and auxiliary controls.
- Develop and review schematics and layout drawings using AutoCAD and EPLAN software.
- Specify components and create comprehensive bills of material for projects.
- Serve as the primary engineering resource for the shop, supporting technicians and resolving design-related questions.
- Perform and oversee quality checks on builds to ensure adherence to design specifications and standards.
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, drawing practices, and documentation consistency.
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and leadership to ensure successful project execution.
- Identify and communicate design improvements to enhance efficiency, cost, and build quality.
- Support project scoping and provide input on technical requirements and feasibility.
- Mentor and support development of other engineers and technical staff.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in control systems design and control panel design.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or EPLAN for creating schematics and layout drawings.
- Strong knowledge of electrical components and their specifications.
- Experience in specifying components and creating bills of material.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Knowledge of UL508A standards and requirements preferred.
- Experience with PLC programming and system design is a plus.
- Prior experience working in a panel shop environment is ideal.
- Familiarity with products and components from major manufacturers such as ABB, Rockwell, Danfoss, and SEL.
- Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in warehouse conditions that are not always climate controlled and may include heat and humidity.
- Noise level may be loud at times.
- Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
- Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
- Paid Time Off
- Specified Holiday Pay
This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.