Watlow · 10 hours ago
Control Panel Design Engineer II
Virginia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expWatlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader providing innovative thermal products and systems. The Control Panel Design Engineer II role involves complete mechanical and electrical design of control panels and leading project teams to deliver engineering projects related to thermal systems.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as mechanical / electrical systems expert to lead execution of engineering projects related to the quoting, design, and fabrication of control panels and integrated thermal systems
Makes customer visits as required to qualify opportunities, determine scope and define solutions and provide technical sales assistance on control panel opportunities
Interprets customer specifications to generate quote requests to suppliers, and ability to review the resultant quotes for adequacy based on customer specifications and Watlow requirements
Provides project engineering on many projects, collaborating with teams that may consist of team members, contractors and customer personnel
Maintains technical and practical knowledge to satisfy product and project requirements
Authors and validates (generates) mechanical / electrical panel layouts, schematics, control logic software, test plans and test procedures
Specifies/selects components, instrumentation and wiring in accordance with customer specifications and industry codes (UL/NEC)
Supports Panel Build activities by answering questions and providing direction for the fabrication of control panels
Maintains a good working knowledge of all products used in typical applications and how to successfully integrate those products into solutions in at least one target market
Maintains records of all significant customer contact into CRM software to allow for measurement and control of response time and effectiveness
Interacts with heater designers, product specialists and account managers to optimize a system solution for the customer (control panel, heater, and interconnects)
Provide complete and timely communication to appropriate sales person
Maintains log of problems so that reoccurring problems can be reported to proper product development personnel
Reports design, quality, reliability and maintenance problems or bugs to design engineering/software engineering
Performs project and on-site engineering services including programming, start-up, training, modifications and troubleshooting on revenue generating projects
Provides project management on multiple projects, including managing teams that may consist of team members, contractors and customer personnel
Project management responsibilities include quotation, specification and project plan generation, execution and management, resource allocation and management, material specification and procurement, project documentation, project scheduling and execution and ultimately, project on-time performance and profitability
Provides independent factory and field troubleshooting and training for control panels used in at least one target market
Achieves familiarity and working knowledge to provide back-up capability in support of all control panel products
Provides secondary technical support to customers, field engineers, and sales channels on configuration, operation, maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting of specific Eurotherm non-system and systems products and applications
Provides instrument and system level software and communications support to customers. Provides recommendations, diagnoses and troubleshoots customer applications remotely or on site
Provides level of escalation from Technical Support personnel for technical support assistance
Qualification
Required
Well trained in mechanical / electrical engineering and basics of electronics and control theory
Experience designing and supporting control panels
Working knowledge of UL508A and NEC electrical standards as they pertain to control panel design and integration
Knowledge of hazardous area requirements
Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with control instrumentation
Familiarity with configuration and programming of micro based instrumentation
Knowledge of field engineering skills, project management skills, test equipment, electrical safety and good engineering practices
Knowledgeable in use of AutoCAD and/or Solidworks drawing package
Experience in creating lesson plans and conducting training
Self-motivator with good communications skills
Typically a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an Associate degree with significant experience
Five years experience with industrial control in support or field engineering or in a project engineering capacity
Benefits
Annual Incentive Program
401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
Wellness incentives
Employee Personal Assistance Program
Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Watlow
Watlow is a custom designer and manufacturer of industrial electric heaters, sensors and controllers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-03-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Rob Gilmore
Chief Executive Officer
Ashish Bhatnagar
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