What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Designer position at Prolec-GE Waukesha,Inc?

The controls designer is responsible for the creation of the control scheme to operate cooling and monitoring on medium and large power transformers. Creating schematics and wiring diagrams for customers and manufacturing purposes using control design and cad programs. Reviewing customer specifications and including standard and non-standard equipment and circuitry. Creating bills of materials for manufacturing. Troubleshooting electrical designs during manufacturing and testing. Interpret customer drawing and equipment changes and incorporate into the control scheme. Complete control component panel layouts for enclosures including relays, terminal blocks, circuit breakers, switches, wire duct and additional components. Communicate with mechanical designers, manufacturing personnel, customers and vendors.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Review customer requirement specification and interpret features into the control design. Create schematic ladder drawings, panel layouts and point to point wiring diagrams for customer review and manufacturing process using electrical design program E3 by Zuken or alternate ECAD system. Create bills of materials that include control enclosure, components and wire. Prepare documentation that will assist in the mechanical design of the transformer Incorporate revisions into design based on customer request after design review. Designer will be responsible for troubleshooting the design during manufacturing working with manufacturing and test operators. Research new components used in control design
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to work under minimal supervision for design questions or technical problems. Strong work ethic and a Team player. Self-motivated Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Understanding of the function of relays, circuit breakers, PLCs, panel building and other control items. Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite Working knowledge of CAD design tools Understanding of shop methods, industry standards and wiring procedures
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education / Experience Associate’s Degree in Control circuits, equivalent training in the Armed Services or approved equivalent in the industry with minimum 3-5 years design experience. Preferred Experience/ Education Working knowledge in designing with E3 wiring Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Cross functionally within Engineering and other internal stakeholder groups such as Operations, Sourcing, Test, and Sales and Marketing.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

Shop-floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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