Hardware Design & Estimation Engineer

Hardware Design & Estimation Engineer participates in electrical control design and solutioning. Utilizing standards in electrical controls design. Comfortable with hands-on design and product development, familiar with ProposalWorks and Estimating Controls Projects. Thrive in fast-paced uncertain environments. Join our team to achieve the next level in system integration.

• Work with Controls group to provide estimation for Controls Scope.

• Follow all safety guidelines, wear appropriate PPE and be safety first oriented.

• Follow Standards set forth by Kuecker Pulse Integration

• Understand project schedules and scope of work.

• Understand project requirements, specifications, and equipment functionality.

• Contribute to the team and be capable of reacting to change.

• Communicate well and often with Project Managers and/or Controls Manager.

• Communicate well and often with vendors to negotiate pricing.

• Keep standards high and help to constantly improve and enhance the processes defined.

• Keep up to date with latest technologies and best practices.

• Create electrical controls schematics including wiring diagrams, panel layouts, push-button station layouts, safety circuits, and other hardware related documents.

• Visit customer site for purposes of gathering information, project kickoffs or pre-sales reviews.

• Provide informed estimations of labor and materials.
• Participate in the development and management of department processes, such as CAD library & functionality, operating procedures, software tools and design methods.
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical and related safety standards as they relate to control panel design, build, machine safety, and machine wiring.
• All other tasks as directed by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years controls estimation experience, 8-10 years preferred.

• Experience with performance management.

• B.S. Electrical Engineering or Trade School equivalent in PLC/Controls Engineering or Combination of Education and Experience equivalent.

• Experience in following and executing multiple tasks, ability to keep track of multiple tasks and complete them all with updates and reports communicated where appropriate.

• Knowledge of designing/commissioning/troubleshooting controls systems (i.e. Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Square D, etc.)

• Knowledge of industrial controls networks (i.e. Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) is a plus.

• Proficiency drafting electrical designs using AutoCAD.
• This position has direct reports and will manage 3rd party suppliers/vendors and employees working to provide development assistance on your assigned projects. Will guide/direct electrical installers and collaborate with project and program managers.

Other Requirements/Comments

• Regular travel to KPI COEs (up to 25%) required as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Care Concierge Service

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)

• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Milk Stork Program

• Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)

• Training & Development
  
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