Controls Designer

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location: Chattanooga
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range: $27.45 - $39.21
Target Bonus: 5.0%
Req ID: 27348
Position Summary
Controls Engineering design position for the design of custom tooling and equipment.
Role Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in electrical controls design
• Proficiency in electrical design software, such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
• Strong knowledge of electrical control system design principles and methodologies
• Experience with industrial automation and control systems
• Familiarity with electrical codes, standards, and regulations
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Position Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery, automation systems, and other applications
• Develop control system architecture, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Select and specify electrical components, such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and actuators
• Design network architecture and specify network components
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project managers to ensure control systems meet project requirements
• Document design specifications, technical drawings, and test results
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in electrical control system technology
• Adapt to both customer and internal design standards
• Occasionally travel to customer sites <10% Travel

Essential Skills and Experience

• Highly proficient in AutoCAD electrical.
• High level of farmiliarity with functional safety requirements and standards
• General knowledge related to industry safety design standards and best practices including
• NFPA 79
• NFPA 70E
• ANSI/RIA
• ISO 12100 & 13849
• Good computer proficiency in Microsoft office applications
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC power, motors, drives/motion control, industrial controls, pneumatic valves and sensors.
• General knowledge of industrial networking & various communication protocols
• General knowledge of robotic welding (arc, laser, resistance)
• Familiar with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in machine control design
• Familiar with manufacturing and tooling processes

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

• Understand the Company's EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company's Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EHS procedures.
• Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures.
• Attend required EHS training.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high voltages. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• ISO-14001 : Complies with ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Support, implement and understand the intent of the EMS policy. Participates with ISO-14001 as required.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.