Senior Design Engineer II – Control Panels

Middletown , United States

TLDR

Lead design tasks for control cabinets including regulatory compliance, component selection, and testing procedures while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

SYNOPSIS:  The Senior Design Engineer II – Control Panels is responsible for various control cabinet design tasks such as selection & use of appropriate components, schematic creation, making sure the design meets regulatory standards, performing heat calculations, design / drafting of mechanical components, developing testing procedures & fixtures, selecting appropriate packaging, perform product costing, and ongoing change maintenance. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Project Management for new and change projects
  • Manage complex process, quality, supplier, manufacturing and component problems
  • Analyze pricing issues, suggest ways to reduce costs
  • Advanced Test procedure & fixture design such as creating PCB’s if needed
  • Create 3D printed parts as needed for testing, manufacturing or reworking
  • Control panel design (component selection, enclosure selection, environmental and thermal analysis, power, I/O wiring and adherence to regulatory standards).
  • Designs and documents enclosure modifications and custom mechanical components.
  • Creates quotations for control panels, including labor estimation.
  • Specifies packaging to eliminate shipping damage.
  • Creates assembly and mechanical drawings.
  • Creates production electrical testing procedures and fixtures.
  • Performs product changes (drawing, product, BOM changes).
  • Creates and modifies manufacturing, packaging, marking, and component drawings.
  • Completes article, BOM, component setup and maintenance in PDM / PLM System
  • Coordinates design reviews between planning, manufacturing, and purchasing.
  • Follows all corporate processes / procedures in an ISO 9001 environment.
  • Acts as a member of project teams.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 10 Years of Experience in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Must be knowledgeable and comfortable performing Electrical and Mechanical Engineering tasks.
  • CAD experience required (AutoCAD or similar).
  • Experience with UL508A preferred.
  • EPLAN or AutoCAD electrical experience preferred.
  • 3D Modeling experience required.
  • Knowledge of GD&T a plus.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Word and Excel).
  • Demonstrates a willingness to collaborate with others, build relationships, and involve others in decision-making.
  • Demonstrates the ability to deliver results by solving or supporting others in solving problems, prioritizing tasks and/or resources, and focusing on outcomes.
  • Demonstrates self-awareness and the willingness to learn and grow, accept changes, and effectively adapt to changing work demands.
  • Demonstrates the ability to drive customer value through knowledge of the business, putting effort into identifying customer needs, and delivering work to maximize the value for customers.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to promote the value of improvement and innovation by staying ahead of trends, creating ideas and opportunities, and generating speed.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to take ownership by making decisions, taking responsibility, and driving things forward.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to ride in a car for 6 hours at a time.
  • Must be able to travel by air.
  • Must be able to communicate in English (written & verbal).
  • Must be eligible to receive US passport.
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

 

 

Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email [email protected].

 


Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:

Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.

 

Phoenix Contact is a leader in industrial connection and automation technology, developing high-quality solutions like terminals and connectors that serve a wide range of sectors including electric mobility and building automation. With a strong global presence, Phoenix Contact prioritizes proximity to customers, ensuring that their innovative products meet the diverse needs of industries worldwide.

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