Senior Hardware Electrical design Engineer

Reference: 15713615_1781282446

The Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for designing motor control panels and associated systems required to control conveyor systems and/or related equipment used in the material handling industry (freight/parcel, baggage handling, warehouse distribution, manufacturing). This role is the controls hardware project lead and technical expert for assigned projects. They will be responsible for the design and creation of full and complete electrical drawing sets that control material equipment meeting customer specifications and Aegis standard design practices.


What you'll do

Confer with sales engineers, project managers, customers, and others to discuss and understand project specifications, scope and design requirements.

Prepare detailed drawing sets consisting of power feed calculations, 480-volt power schematics, 120-volt control schematics, I/O drawings, field device layouts, PLC layout/design, panel layout/design, and other drawings required to implement the project scope as per contract requirements and ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.

Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.

Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.

Inspect, audit and test completed motor control panels for overall sound construction and compliance with all design standards and specifications.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 7-10+ years of related industry experience in material handling designing systems for customers in the Freight and Parcel Industry
  • Expert level user of AutoCAD Electrical and related software to develop and create electrical control drawings and schematics.
  • Experienced and knowledgeable of relevant electrical codes including UL508A, NFPA, and related electrical codes.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • 10 Company Holidays
  • Professional development opportunities


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$120,000.00 - $150,000.00
Per annum
USD120000 - USD150000 per annum + Industry Standard

Cincinnati

Permanent

Added 12/06/2026
Reference: 15713615_1781282446

Senior Hardware Electrical design Engineer

Cincinnati
Permanent

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