Electrical Controls Engineer

The ICON Controls Engineering team is adding an Electrical Controls Engineer to support one of our product teams in the development, commissioning, and support of our mobile large-scale concrete 3D printers. This role reports to the Director of Electrical Controls Engineering and is based out of our Austin, TX campus. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with other engineers on electrical design in the development of a robotic platform for construction applications focusing on motion platforms and dynamic control of fluid systems.
• Design and create prototypes and specify instrumentation and design for various R&D projects.
• Progress development of systems through product commercialization including panel design and fabrication according to UL508A, NFPA 79, UL2011, NFPA 70 (NEC) and standards referenced therein.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting process and manufacturing support, as well as designing, implementing, and integrating solutions in a fast-paced environment with a quick AGILE development cycle.
• Create design solutions utilizing engineering methods with good documentation processes including CAD Design in Solidworks/ Solidworks Electrical Schematic.
• Support efforts in Lean and Efficient manufacturing of products including acting as the specifying engineer for machine DFM efforts and design.
• Must be willing to perform a wide range of tasks on a daily basis (e.g. Transition from office work to field work at a moment’s notice) as well to contribute expertise to the overall product development process.
• Establish individual goals consistent with overall company OKRs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience as an electrical engineer or related field. 
• Education: BSME or a similar degree.
• Ability to use first principles analysis to solve difficult engineering problems.
• Experience with design of industrial equipment and adapting to the field requirements for such machines, with knowledge of real time PLC systems.
• Experience designing cable harnesses and Electrical Panels for Industrial Machinery.
• The ability to take projects from prototype to product.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UL508A and Industrial Electrical design.
• Proficiency using Solidworks Electrical Schematics and/or Solidworks Electrical 3D with experience preferred in managing PDM.
• Familiarity reading and producing schematics in accordance with ANSI and ISO standards.
• Adept at communicating in a collaborative team environment and seeking optimum solutions with other team members.
• Knowledge of the AGILE methodology of project management or willingness to learn.
• A service-oriented attitude when in a support role.
• Ability to prioritize and stay cool in a dynamic start-up environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years of working experience designing and building industrial automation equipment or related experience in an applicable field.
• Previous start-up experience, and/or a resourceful innovative nature with an ability to streamline or develop efficient processes.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Machine Safety Standards (ISO 13849 and Similar).
• Lean Six Sigma Methodologies (Design for Manufacturing).