Hardware Engineer

Onsite - Cranberry Twp, PA - Only candidates in the local area will be considered.

General Job Function:
Work with a team of engineers to support the hardware design and delivery of Instrumentation & Control (I&C) cabinets and associated electro-mechanical hardware components and subassemblies. Ensure that hardware designs and project documentation meet applicable system & quality requirements. Work closely with manufacturing operations to resolve issues, provide oversight, and ensure products are in accordance with build-to-print drawing packages and specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities (in order of priority):
- Issue hardware design documentation such as cabinet layout drawings and cable/wiring schematics for I&C products.
- Manage Bill of Materials and revision control of design packages.
- Compile technical and quality documentation for procurement, testing and manufacturing of I&C hardware products.
- Generate design, equipment, and requirements specifications for I&C hardware.
- Work closely with manufacturing to resolve issues, provide oversight, and ensure products are in accordance with build-to-print drawing packages and specifications
- Ensure that hardware designs and project documentation meet applicable system & quality requirements.
- Perform engineering calculations in support of design or analysis of products.
- Support resolution of technical issues, including obsolescence
- Support development of test procedures and execution of functional tests
- Interface with suppliers and/or manufacturing facilities to support technical issue resolution.
- Interface with engineering organizations and third-party test facilities in conducting equipment qualification tests.
- Provide support to customers for installation and emergent technical issues
- Opportunities to travel to customer and supplier sites (Domestic and International)
- Execute assignments independently within project schedule and budgetary requirements.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of assigned tasks.

Education and Qualifications / Skills and Competencies:
Education Level (Degree, Area of Study) - Minimum Requirement:
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Years of Experience (if applicable): 0-3 years
Professional Certifications: None required.
Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge of analog and digital circuit analysis/design.
- Awareness of typical industry standard drawings including P&ID drawings, loop diagrams, schematics, cabinet drawings and panel layouts
- Awareness of field devices and control devices typical to the power industry is a plus
- Knowledge of lab equipment use (oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Experience in CAD/CAE (e.g. AutoCAD/Inventor) software is desired
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team including engineering, testing, manufacturing, supply chain management, and suppliers
- Highly motivated, self-starter.

Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?Through the ever changing and rapidly evolving contract labor market we continue to employ experienced, highly motivated, and qualified employees with proven track records to meet our clients' needs. We have expanded our scope of services outside of the nuclear industry to include international contracts in more than five countries. Our dedicated employees' range in expertise from highly specialized technical niche positions to corporate function positions and we want YOU to be a part of our impressive talent network!
Additionally, WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay as well as benefits to qualifying positions. To learn more about us visit www.wectecstaffing.com
EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability
Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities