Design Associate I - Automation

Are you ready to move your career forward, and start the BEST job of your life? Haskell is committed to providing you with the resources to help you grow and discover your potential. We promote an environment that encourages innovative ideas and allows you to develop the best "how" to get the job done.

Haskell's Design & Consulting Team unites architecture, engineering, and consulting professionals from across industries and geographies. Our diverse and innovative team allows Haskell to serve our clients with multiple project delivery methods including design-build, engineer-procure-construct, fee-for-service, or consulting services. These services allow our team to form a strong rapport with clients, marshalling them as they grow and helping them address industry and market challenges. The Design & Consulting Team serves a diverse set of markets including food and beverage, consumer products, aviation and aerospace, civil infrastructure, healthcare, and Federal Government projects. As a team member at Haskell, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that will challenge your creativity, innovation, and expand your skill set.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing PLC and HMI software as well as the electrical design utilizing PLCs, instrumentation, valve controls, and motor controls while ensuring it is technically sound and meets project specifications and requirements. This position involves introductory software work including HMI screen development, basic PLC structure, and lower-level PLC operations. There may be some limited exposure to electrical design as well. You will participate in startup work under senior-level automation and process engineers' supervision.

Job Responsibilities:

Conceptual Design
• Assist with the development of supporting documentation for proposals
• Design
  • Design low voltage (typically 480VAC and lower) power and control systems for automated process or packaging applications including control system panels, motor control center design, safety systems, and automation network design
  • Prepare scopes of work, bills of material, specifications, and other necessary project documents
  • Review, check, and hand-edit electrical drawings
  • Develop PLC application software
  • Develop HMI application software
• Construction/Startup Support
  • Answer RFIs (Request for Information)
  • Supervision of construction and check-out of control system panels and components in vendor's facilities
  • Provide informal training to the client operating and maintenance personnel related to process system operation and control system maintenance
  • Commission control system: conduct point-to-point checks, perform trial performance runs, and complete performance runs with the product
  • Document and maintain proper records of all design changes made during installation and startup work, to serve as a basis for the development of as-installed control system drawings and documents
  • Update and maintain installation punch list to track contractor progress/issues
  • Provide ongoing technical and troubleshooting support as requested by clients as ongoing support after startup
  • Flexibility for travel for installations and onsite startup is required. The average travel expectation is up to 30%. Some periods of heavy travel should be expected
• Project Management
  • Provide supervisors and project managers with reports on project progress concerning work completed and work still required, actual time requirements, versus estimates, and technical matters related to startup and/or client service
• Profitability, Planning, and Scheduling
  • Coordinate with the project manager to maximize project profitability. Work to develop technical skills to maximize execution efficiency
  • Maintain close contact and coordination with supervisor and project managers concerning all internal and external activity and scheduling
• Professional Development
  • The pursuit of a P.E. License is encouraged
• Leadership
  • Works as part of a larger team, not an independent islandIs flexible and willing to quickly move between projects as needed to assist in meeting the project schedule
• Travel
  • Up to 30% travel annually.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a field related to industrial automation (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Engineering). Must be from an ABET accredited university program.
• 0-3 years of experience in industrial controls design

Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications:

• Ability to develop simple sketches and drawings and provide verbal instructions to define design requirements
• Ability to use basic electrical instruments
• Strong computer skills
• Experience in software programming is very desirable
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to adjust to changing timelines and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and adhere to both company and client design standards
• Excellent skills in time management, organization, and analytics
• Must be able to communicate in an objective and concise manner with supervisor(s), project managers, process engineers, suppliers, clients, and others, both orally and in writing, as related to job duties
• Must exhibit sound interpersonal skills and maintain amicable professional relationships with all company, client, and related business personnel
• Must be self-motivated about the completion of assigned tasks and obtaining new work from supervisors
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, fluid flow, pneumatics, and electric circuits

Haskell offers a very robust and comprehensive benefits package! Some of our offerings are:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Company provided hospital indemnity, accident and critical care plans
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with company discretionary matching contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and nine company holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Flexible work hours and remote work options
• Employee assistance programs for physical and mental well-being
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization
• AND many more!

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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