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Northland Controls · 2 months ago

Technical Design Engineer

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Northland Controls is a company focused on improving production quality and efficiency through innovative design solutions. The Technical Design Engineer will create and manage custom tools and design templates while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive security design tools for complex projects.

Information TechnologySecurity

Responsibilities

Research and develop best practice CAD engineering tools, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational efficiency

Lead the development of tools to provide cross functional operational efficiencies within Northland processes reporting on project progress and measured successes

Create, maintain and manage client design tools and template drawing files

Create and deliver internal training, supported by technical documentation

Manage onboarding of new clients working with the PMO and client lead, ensuring all customer standards, BOM and templates are available

Manage quality of design tools and templates which include sheet templates, BOM’s, Dynamic Blocks, Camera Field of Views, single line diagrams, elevations, and device connection details ensuring they are delivered to both client security standards and Northland Controls design standards

Provide clear, concise written and verbal communications in a timely manner at all stages of a project to all stakeholders

Accurately allocate time spent to live projects for work completed through time sheets

Qualification

AutoCAD advanced useRevit advanced useDesign engineering toolsLow voltage systems designAutodesk products knowledgeCross functional team coordinationISO standards knowledgeAttention to detailOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTime managementSelf-motivated

Required

Experienced in the advanced use of AutoCAD 2018 through to the current release creating custom tools using lisp routines, macros, python, C+, C++ coding

Experienced in the advanced use of Revit 2023 through to the current release working within the BIM360 environment

Experienced in developing and delivering new design engineering tools and processes

Extensive experience in the design of low voltage systems: physical security systems, life safety, network infrastructure, or related disciplines

Extensive design and coordination experience working in cross functional teams with designers, project managers and application engineers

Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Strong attention to detail

Effective organizational and problem-solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multitask and manage time effectively

Self-motivated and directed

Bachelor of science in electrical or electronic engineering or design management or equivalent industry experience

Minimum five years working for a Security Integrator or Security Design Consultant with at least 2 years' experience in a similar role

Advanced knowledge of Autodesk products, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft 360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, NetSuite, SAP

Working knowledge of relevant ISO standards for CAD including ISO128, ISO13567 and ISO 10303

Preferred

Product knowledge including but not limited to Lenel S2, C-Cure, Mercury Hardware, HID Products, Genetec, Milestone, Avigilon, AXIS Products, Assa Abloy, Allegion and Schlage Electronic Locking Hardware, Altronix and Life Safety Power Supplies is desirable