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Rockwell Automation · 3 hours ago

Hardware Control Panel Engineer

Mequon, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on enhancing productivity and sustainability for manufacturers. They are seeking an experienced Hardware Control Panel Engineer to design and develop industrial control panels while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and collaborating with mechanical designers.

HardwareIndustrial AutomationSales AutomationSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and develop industrial control panels in compliance with UL508A, NFPA 70, and NFPA 79 standards

Create, maintain, and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O layouts, and bills of materials using AutoCAD Electrical

Specify and integrate components such as Allen-Bradley VFDs, PLCs, breakers, impedance devices, relays, and other control devices

Collaborate with mechanical designers to develop or review 3D panel layouts using PTC Creo

Review and interpret customer and internal specifications, drawings, and requirements for accuracy and completeness

Perform technical reviews of drawings and documentation created by both internal engineers and external engineering partners

Log project milestone completion, design approvals, and other key data into company business systems (e.g., ERP or project tracking tools)

Request materials and long-lead components based on approved designs and BOMs in coordination with purchasing and project management teams

Interface with panel builders, shop personnel, and project teams to ensure clear understanding of designs and support panel fabrication

Support control panel testing questions and offer troubleshooting, and answer commissioning questions when necessary

Ensure design documentation is accurate and up to date; assist in maintaining revision control and design records

Qualification

Allen-Bradley VFDsAutoCAD ElectricalUL508A standardsNFPA 70NFPA 79PTC CreoControl panel designIndustrial automationProject data trackingTechnical document reviewHarmonic calculation studiesMachine safety systems

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field; or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience in hardware engineering or industrial control panel design

Strong working knowledge of Allen-Bradley VFDs and industrial automation components

Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical for creating detailed control schematics

Familiarity with UL508A, NFPA 70 (NEC), and NFPA 79 standards

Understanding of industrial control panel build and wiring processes

Experience reviewing technical documents and engineering drawings

Track and log project data accurately

Experience or ability to learn PTC Creo mechanical CAD software

Familiarity with ERP or business systems for logging milestones and managing materials

Prior hands-on experience supporting control panel fabrication, testing, or field installation

Knowledge of Water/Waste Water projects with the use of AB VFDs and common applications for this industry such as generator/utility and typical control schemes used

Conduct and understand harmonic calculation studies and IEEE 519

Understanding of machine and safety systems and PLC integration with drives