We have a client located in the Richmond VA area that has an immediate need for a Controls System Designer.
You will be responsible for:
- Develop drawings and documentation as required on a “per job” basis using established guidelines and procedures.
- Provide technical support as required to employees, as well and customers.
- Assist in training of control panel assembly technicians and apprentices as directed by the department manager.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining project components and panel shop inventory.
- Provide list of materials to be purchased on a per job basis to the purchasing manager.
- Keep the department manager informed regarding progress or problems encountered in all phases of control design and assembly.
- Update all departmental checklists and paperwork in a timely manner.
- Complete pre-job screening and fill out screening form.
- Compare any available sales or customer correspondence to the working quote.
- Report any major cost or design discrepancies to supervisor.
- Order long lead time items as soon as possible.
- Complete schematic or wiring diagrams as required by job.
- Generate a complete bill of materials for the assembly of control panels.
- Release orders for remaining job components.
- Complete panel layout diagrams for panel assembly.
- Provide detailed terminal strip drawing for all control enclosures and junction boxes.
- Design festoons/E-Chain and order all required materials.
- Complete assembly diagrams
- Order any materials that are not routinely kept in inventory.
- Review runway conductor and current collector requirements and release orders for these materials.
- Provide as built drawings
- Copy all pertinent design materials to the appropriate directory and file on the main server.
Job Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Prior experience with industrial motor control system development is required
- Overhead Crane Industry expereince
- Electro-mechanical product experience
- AC Motors
- DC Motors
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Familiarity with appropriate NEC and UL guidelines and processes
- Experience with general manufacturing processes
- Design experience utilizing computer-aided design using AutoCAD Electrical
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
This is a direct hire permanent position and pay will be based on experience level.
