Hardware Engineer

Controls Hardware Engineer

Locations- Phillipsburg, KS, Dallas, TX, Tuscaloosa, AL, Frederick, MD, Joplin, MO

We are seeking a Controls Hardware Engineer to support strategic manufacturing initiatives by developing, managing, and deploying industrial control system hardware (ICSH) standards for continuous manufacturing environments. This role offers a flexible work arrangement with a combination of office time, site visits, and remote work. Candidates should ideally be located within commuting distance of a major manufacturing or corporate facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enforce Industrial Control System Hardware (ICSH) standards, approved hardware lists, and documentation practices across operational technology (OT) environments.
• Design and review control system hardware installations and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with functional requirements and industry standards such as IEC, UL, NFPA, and NEMA.
• Support the development and review of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and related manufacturing documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and implementation teams regarding ICS hardware systems, functional requirements, and documentation.
• Maintain documentation standards, including CAD drawing management and repository organization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by mentoring, training, and supporting technical teams across the organization.
• Manage hardware lab environments to ensure reliability, functionality, and testing readiness.
• Monitor hardware lifecycle, technology changes, and obsolescence risks, communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Assist manufacturing facilities with troubleshooting and resolving operational technology and control system issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives, operational improvements, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Travel up to 30% during the first year, decreasing to approximately 20% once established in the role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in control system hardware design, electrical design, or panel design.
• 3+ years of experience with Siemens automation products, including S7-1500 PLCs, S120 drives, or G120 drive systems.
• Experience with process control and motion control systems.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience supporting brownfield manufacturing environments.
• Ability to perform or review load studies, cable sizing, and equipment specifications.
• Strong engineering calculation skills with knowledge of low- to medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Familiarity with Arc Flash studies and mitigation practices.
• Ability to interpret and validate single-line electrical drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years working with PLC-controlled manufacturing systems.
• Experience in instrumentation application and design.
• Exposure to mechanical systems and industrial power distribution.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical and symbol libraries.
• Knowledge of power distribution systems in manufacturing environments.

Apply here directly or send your resume to [email protected]