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ELECTRICAL CONTROLS DESIGN 

LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA),  Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 7281 | JOB GRADE: 16  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Functions:

 

  • Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing automation systems, applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
  • Confirm systems and components capabilities.
  • Create electrical design drawings by studying project requirements/specifications and manufacturing and assembly methods and materials and collaborate with other essential departments.
  • Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling components.
  • Assure product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.
  • Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
  • Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
  • Creation of wiring diagrams, wire routing schematics, and harness fabrication statements, and assisting with system documentation.
  • Draw and modify schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Create panel design resulting in selection of components, create electrical part lists for ordering, and create purchasing requisitions.
  • Create controls design standards and templates based on company practices.
  • Construct manuals and support documentation for customers.
  • Assist technicians with questions related to schematics.
  • Assist with the support hardware debug to verify system operation.
  • Work with the engineering team and customers regarding projects.
  • Travel to customer facilities prior to system design and to assist at other times when needed.
  • Other duties as necessary to ensure organizational success and customer satisfaction.

Knowledge:

 

  • Knowledge on safety (safety control requirements) of PLC’s and control systems.
  • Knowledgeable of and has experience working in a manufacturing environment with technical knowledge of operations and manufacturing flow.
  • Up to date with professional and technical knowledge.
  • Able to conceptualize and communicate technical information, verbally and in writing.

 

Experience:

 

  • Allen Bradley and Siemens Controls PLC (5 years of experience is preferred, 3 years minimum)
  • Robotics (5 years of experience is preferred, 3 years minimum)
  • Electrical controls panel design (3 years of experience is required)
  • Experience with 2D and 3D Vision capability for design
  • Experience with Electrical 2D design software and able to design from concept to completion.
  • 5+ years engineering experience in designing control panels for automation systems, preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
    • Electrical Schematic 2D software (AutoCAD Electrical plus)
    • PLC and HMI programming languages is required.
    • Robot programming is a plus (Fanuc)
    • Servo Drives experience is a plus.
    • Pneumatic design experience is required.
    • Sensor Technologies (flow, pressure, level, temperature, analytical, counters, position, motion, vision, etc.)
    • Networks and PC tools (CC Link, DeviceNet, Ethernet, EthernetIP, EtherCAT, I/O Link)
    • Microsoft Office

 

Skills:

 

  • Understands RIA Robot Safety Standards, OSHA Safety Standards, and NFPA 79 standards, and NEC.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or related degree.

 

Position Requirements: 

 

The 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.

 

Able to travel around up to 50% throughout the year on a global basis. Travel requirements will be dictated by the status of active projects and could be continuous for several weeks, as needed for project support.

 

What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition Programs
- Gym

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