Job description

The individual will provide controls hardware designs and electrical schematics for riveting equipment, tooling and automation systems. The individual will assume a lead role in the hardware design process. The candidate will manage project HW budget, schedule, and design implementation. The Senior HW designer will size and specify all power distribution, motion, and PLC control components.

TRAVEL
Candidates with the home base in Macomb, MI would be required to to travel to West Seneca, NY monthly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position

• Responsible for being the controls HW Design lead on riveting systems and automation projects
• Manage the hardware specification, wiring diagrams, installation, and production support of the automation systems on the manufacturing floor
• Provide direction on implementing wiring plan to electricians for panel build and field wiring
• Assist in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution
• Identify project requirements, specification, time lines and customer expectations
• Define controls HW and design budgets for system quotes and proposals
• Coordinate and provide direction to equipment vendors regarding electrical hardware design and installation schedules
• Utilize engineering knowledge to effectively communicate with customers and suppliers
• Responsible for providing all necessary information to the installation team to facilitate and expedite a quality installation of the control system

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.

• BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in control system electrical design.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
• Proven experience in controls hardware design, with any of the following PLC/CNCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc
• 5+ years’ experience leading control system project design
• 5+ years’ experience with designing servo controlled motion applications
• Experience with Aerospace Automated Equipment integration is preferred
• Familiar with manufacturing shop and shop environment
• Strong Computer skills and experience with MS Office Products and AutoCad
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• Will be required to stand for extended periods of time when conducting training, CI events or work cell duties.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.
• The employee may be exposed to vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day.
• May be required to work OT and weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand PPE that is required in the manufacturing area.
• Knows the purpose and location of Material Safety Data Sheets

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, familial status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, and/or other category protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources.

ABOUT US
Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost effective solution.

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