Job Summary/Overview
The Designer, Controls is responsible for designing and fabricating control systems based on technical drawings. This position develops diagrams using CAD.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, panel layout drawings, etc. using CAD.
- Create drawings from written and verbal specifications.
- Partner with engineers regarding project accuracy, design, standards, and design documentation.
- Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
- Create bills of materials that include control enclosure, components, and wire.
- Act as a technical resource for internal and external customers.
- Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality, while reducing costs.
- Resolve any engineering issues as they arise in fabrication, assembly, and service.
- Partner with production as a technical resource.
- Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
- A team player that seeks input from others and contributes to the team effort to achieve a common goal.
- Attention to detail. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved.
- Ability to build relationships both internally and externally to support customer needs.
- Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to increase efficiency in a lean manufacturing environment as well as prevent negative impacts on the equipment.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and approach tasks with a sense of urgency.
- Knowledge of CAD and Microsoft Software.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associates Degree or Technical school coursework preferred.
- 1+ year(s) experience with electrical systems or manufacturing experience.
- 1+ year(s) experience working with CAD Electrical preferred.