Controls Design Engineer

Location:

Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID:

R0082127

Date Posted:

2025-04-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Job Title: Controls Design Engineer 

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science                          

On-site in Alamo, Full Time

Essential Function: The Controls Design Engineer is responsible for developing, introducing, and applying controls, such as electromechanical or electric controls, to support transformer components. This is an opportunity to work on engineering challenges related to transformer components. This role includes hands-on participation in different engineering tasks and communication with different stakeholders.

Under limited direction, the Controls Design Engineer will perform a variety of complex engineering assignments requiring in-depth knowledge of a specific engineering discipline and an understanding of related disciplines to achieve objectives cost-effectively. Assignments typically require the use of advanced and innovative techniques. The engineer will proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction.

Typical Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Design, analyze, and evaluate systems to create a logic for electrical connection and wiring schematics.

2. Prepare specifications, proposals for contracts, Bills of Materials, schematics, Panel layout, and assembly drawings to process orders based on customer specifications and standards.

3. Act as principal investigator or lead a group of engineers investigating problems, developing solutions, and preparing related recommendations and reports.

4. Analyze new proposals, requirements, specifications, and products.

6. Participate in group meetings and conferences; interact with internal and external customers to resolve significant technical issues, root-cause analysis, and develop related action plans.

7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product design and performance.

Qualifications/ Background:

1. B.Sc. or M.Sc. or Diploma in electrical or automation engineering or related field plus 2 to 5 years of experience; alternatively, a special combination of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.

2. Understanding of various communication devices (SCADA, IEC 61850, etc.). Control and automation experience is a plus.

3. Prior experience in panel designing, wiring schematics, configuration, programming, testing, and troubleshooting of control devices, motor drives, and control cabinets.

4. Knowledge of AutoCAD, CREO, and E3 is highly desired.

5. Working experience with Windchill data management or any PLM software is highly desired but optional.

6. Experience with power systems and transformer control and protection is highly desired.

7. Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, engineering principles, and best practices.

8. The candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

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