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- 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
- Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
