About the RoleThe Controls Designer develops electrical and pneumatic designs for custom industrial automation systems. This role is responsible for creating accurate, practical, and cost-effective controls designs that meet customer requirements and can be efficiently built, integrated, and supported by the project team.
Location: Lexington, KY
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering
Wage: $36/hr. - $45/hr.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop electrical and pneumatic schematics for custom automation systems using SolidWorks Electrical.
- Review project scope, customer specifications, and functional requirements to determine controls-design requirements.
- Select electrical, safety, controls, and pneumatic components based on technical requirements, availability, cost, and customer standards.
- Participate in concept, internal design, and customer design reviews.
- Work closely with Mechanical Design, Programming, Applications, Project Management, and Build teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support Applications Engineering with controls concepts, design-labor estimates, and controls-purchase estimates.
- Develop technical requirements and RFQs for major controls purchases and communicate with suppliers regarding specifications, pricing, and lead times.
- Identify long-lead components, technical risks, design conflicts, and potential budget or schedule impacts.
- Support the Build and Programming teams by resolving controls-design issues during assembly, integration, and commissioning.
- Communicate with customers as required to ensure designs meet applicable specifications and standards.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built schematics, bills of materials, spare-parts lists, and OEM documentation.
- Develop and maintain controls-design standards, templates, and best practices.
This posting reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Requirements- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in electrical controls design for industrial machinery or automation systems is required.
- Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical-design software.
- Working knowledge of industrial controls, including PLC-based systems, I/O, safety devices, sensors, motor controls, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, and customer standards.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in custom industrial automation is considered an asset.
BenefitsWhy Join BOS Total Rewards - Competitive base compensation
- Annual profit sharing
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Health & Wellbeing - Flexible extended health and dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Growth & Development - Leadership and mentorship programs
- Career planning and goal setting
- Internal advancement opportunities
Culture & Community - Staff appreciation lunches & socials
- Bi-annual company events
- Employee recognition programs
