Rockwell Automation

Hardware Control Panel Engineer

Rockwell Automation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Mequon • Wisconsin • United States

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ERP

About the role

  • Design and develop industrial control panels in compliance with UL508A, NFPA 70, and NFPA 79 standards.
  • Create, maintain, and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O layouts, and bills of materials using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Specify and integrate components such as Allen-Bradley VFDs, PLCs, breakers, impedance devices, relays, and other control devices.
  • Collaborate with mechanical designers to develop or review 3D panel layouts using PTC Creo.
  • Review and interpret customer and internal specifications, drawings, and requirements for accuracy and completeness.
  • Perform technical reviews of drawings and documentation created by both internal engineers and external engineering partners.
  • Log project milestone completion, design approvals, and other key data into company business systems (e.g., ERP or project tracking tools).
  • Request materials and long-lead components based on approved designs and BOMs in coordination with purchasing and project management teams.
  • Interface with panel builders, shop personnel, and project teams to ensure clear understanding of designs and support panel fabrication.
  • Support control panel testing questions and offer troubleshooting, and answer commissioning questions when necessary.
  • Ensure design documentation is accurate and up to date; assist in maintaining revision control and design records.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering or industrial control panel design
  • Strong working knowledge of Allen-Bradley VFDs and industrial automation components
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical for creating detailed control schematics
  • Familiarity with UL508A, NFPA 70 (NEC), and NFPA 79 standards
  • Understanding of industrial control panel build and wiring processes
  • Experience reviewing technical documents and engineering drawings
  • Experience or ability to learn PTC Creo mechanical CAD software
  • Familiarity with ERP or business systems for logging milestones and managing materials
  • Prior hands-on experience supporting control panel fabrication, testing, or field installation
  • Knowledge of Water/Waste Water projects with the use of AB VFDs and common applications for this industry such as generator/utility and typical control schemes used
  • Conduct and understand harmonic calculation studies and IEEE 519
  • Understanding of machine and safety systems and PLC integration with drives.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
industrial control panel designelectrical schematicswiring diagramsI/O layoutsbills of materialsAllen-Bradley VFDsPLCsAutoCAD ElectricalPTC Creoharmonic calculation studies
Soft Skills
collaborationtechnical reviewcommunicationattention to detailproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field