Job Information
Progressive Machine & Design LLC Controls Hardware Engineer in Victor, New York
Controls Hardware Engineer
Location Victor, NY
Number of Openings 1
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Open Date 8/13/2024
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Shift Days
Description
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Primary Function and Scope:
Provide controls hardware engineering support to the project team that is delivering 'turn-key' custom automation equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Define the system architecture, design the electronic control system, generate AutoCAD schematics and panel layouts, prepare the bills of materials (BOM's), release hardware design to the shop and support the build of the equipment. Responsible for electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic hardware design for custom automation equipment by performing, but not limited to, the following duties:
Pay Range: $55,000 - $110,000
Essential Functions
Meet with customer and project manager to understand requirements of customer needs
Develop electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls designs utilizing AutoCAD Electrical for drawing development.
Develop a bill of controls materials, seeking cost estimates for purchasing department - work with project management to get parts ordered on time.
Responsible for designing the interconnections of peripheral hardware, such as but not limited to, servo motors, Vision, Robots, leak test systems, LVDT's, data collection systems. These peripheral systems may require knowledge and experience in network communications.
Work closely with controls build department on the wiring and plumbing of equipment.
Assist with debug of the system hardware, if required.
Adhere to established controls standards and procedures.
Observe safety procedures.
Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.
Position Requirements
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: BS Degree with 5+ years work experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have custom system engineering/troubleshooting experience. Require two years’ experience using AutoCAD Electrical.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills required.
CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB:
Flexibility – willing to work as required to keep the project on schedule
Dependability-reliable; timely completion of assignments
Time Management Skills
Initiative\Creativity
Organizational Skills
Good judgement regarding problem resolution and management of work activities
Ability to take directions
Ability to work well with others
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Wide variety of duties requiring considerable judgment to work independently such as devising new methods, adapting or changing standard procedures to meet new conditions, and making decisions guided by precedent and within established policies.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.(1)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working outside between 0-15 percent of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CHART:
Frequently required: Sitting, Reaching, Handling, Speaking, Hearing, Seeing
Occasionally required - 50 lb. minimum: Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling
Occasionally required: Standing, Walking, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Feeling, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Repetitive Motion
Seldom Required: Climbing, Balancing
Must be able to understand the English language.
Employee may be asked to do other physical activities not listed above within federal and state regulations on occasion.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EOE Statement Our company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. This policy prohibits discrimination against all legally protected classes including, but not limited to: race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, domestic victim status, or any other status protected by law.
Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Pay Range 55,000 - 110,000
This position is currently accepting applications.