Controls Designer
Flow Control Group
3 months ago
Full-time
On-site
Tri-Phase Automation, 1251 E. Wisconsin Ave, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Controls Engineer
Company: Tri-Phase Automation
About Us:
Tri-Phase Automation is a unique distributor with over 25 years of experience in the automation industry. We are the trusted partner for manufacturing companies in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, offering innovative solutions with the widest range of products and services in the Midwest. Our degreed engineers form lasting relationships with customers, acting as an extension of their engineering teams. Rely on us to reduce risk, lower costs, and provide exceptional value-added services based on your specific needs. Experience the Tri-Phase advantage in automation.
Visit our Website: www.tri-phase.com
Summary:
Candidates will be responsible for the development of prototype control panels, supply application development input, and support initial design requirements. We are involved in many industries and exciting projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Includes the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on experience
- Works with engineering staff to determine and implement application solutions for control panels
- Design schematics to UL standards from scratch based off hand sketch provided by engineers
- Detail-focused and navigates manufacturer manuals to ensure correct functionality
- Strong electrical schematic understanding
- Acts as a liaison between the company and customers as it relates to build and design requirements
- Determines the correct design, components, and wiring instructions for first-time builds and develops the documentation to take into production
- Identifies improvements and enhancements to improve overall design and/or product performance
- Ensures all updates and changes are identified and accurately documented for future builds. Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
- Reviews projects to ensure efficiency is maintained
- Works with QC to maintain and improve on all instructions
- Ensures all safety, work rules, and regulations are maintained
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of the workings of machine controls
- Should understand AutoCAD or be able to quickly learn
- A 2-year technical degree is desired with electrical schematics knowledge/experience. An Electrical Engineering degree is a plus.
- Will be required to study and pass UL test
- Able to calculate wire sizing, perform heat calculations, circuit protection, etc.
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to take an undefined project or concept and develop a controls system to support
- Machine building or maintenance experience is also a plus