Job Title: Controls Hardware Engineer

Job Description:

The Controls Hardware Engineer is responsible for designing, reviewing, and troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and water systems in alignment with assigned project goals. The objective is to ensure product functionality, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Support projects from initiation through completion.

Organize and control all designated engineering activities including concepts, proposals, layouts, and detailed designs, reviewing these with internal teams and customers.

Attend and document customer meetings, maintaining accurate meeting minutes.

Review all design drawings before final release to ensure internal compliance and readiness for project buy-offs.

Maintain awareness of engineering/project control budgets and deliver cost-effective designs.

Ensure engineering solutions comply with all applicable customer and regulatory specifications.

Manage and track design revisions and changes.

Provide change documentation for estimating purposes.

Support the proposal department with conceptual designs and cost estimates for new projects.

Comply with safety and environmental regulations, proactively identifying potential concerns.

Adhere to the Quality System and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance as an essential function of the job.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

Frequent standing, sitting, and use of hands for handling components.

Occasional lifting or movement of items up to 10 pounds.

Vision requirements include close vision and focus adjustment.

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; noise level is typically moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or eight+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Qualifications:

Strong ability to read and interpret safety rules, technical documents, and procedure manuals.

Proficient in preparing technical reports and communicating effectively with teams and customers.

Strong mathematical skills including basic algebra, geometry, percentages, and volumetric calculations.

Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to follow instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagram).

Ability to handle several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Preferred Experience:

Automation fluids design experience, including pneumatic and hydraulic controls.

Knowledge of component sizing for valves, tubing, fittings, cylinders, and actuators.

Ability to perform engineering calculations for circuit design.

Proficiency with ePlan and AutoCAD.

Familiarity with component lines such as Festo and Parker.

Willingness to provide floor support and follow up on material-related tasks as needed.