Location: Shelby
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: EngineeringSummaryFori Automation, Lincoln Electric Company, is seeking a skilled and experienced Controls Engineering Hardware Lead to join our team in Shelby Township, Michigan. As a Controls Engineering Hardware Lead, you will be responsible for designing and leading the development of electrical control systems according to project specifications, industry standards, and best practices. As a key member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional departments, ensure timely project delivery, and provide leadership and guidance to hardware designers.What You Will DoElectrical Control System Design:
Lead the design of electrical control systems based on the scope of work, ensuring designs comply with industry standards and customer specifications.Documentation & Specifications Review:
Thoroughly review and interpret quotes, customer specifications, and scope of work documents to ensure alignment with project requirements and design feasibility.Collaboration & Project Coordination:
Collaborate with cross-functional teamsmechanical, software, and project managementto ensure design and development progress align with project timelines and critical milestones.Budget & Schedule Management:
Partner with the engineering team to ensure hardware designs are delivered on time and within the allocated budget, balancing quality, scope, and timelines.Task & Progress Monitoring:
Maintain detailed task lists, track project progress, and provide regular reports on open items to ensure clear communication and transparency across the team.Design Documentation & Deliverables:
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all project design documentation. Prepare and present customer deliverables in accordance with agreed timelines and specifications.Team Leadership & Delegation:
Lead and delegate design tasks to hardware designers, ensuring the quality and accuracy of their work. Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members to foster professional growth and a collaborative environment.Work Review & Quality Assurance:
Track, review, and validate design work completed by hardware designers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, project requirements, and quality expectations.Compliance & Standards Adherence:
Ensure designs and project activities are in compliance with relevant codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and ANSI.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).At least 10 years of experience in controls engineering, with a strong background in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting electrical control systems.Proven experience in a team lead or supervisory role, guiding and mentoring design teams to deliver high-quality control system designs.In-depth understanding of electrical industry standards and regulations (NEC, NFPA, OSHA, ANSI).Expertise in AutoCAD Electrical and/or ePLAN for schematic design and documentation. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for project tracking, reporting, and communication.Strong ability to read, design, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and systems. Experience working with Rockwell Logix 5000, Siemens S7-1500 PLCs, and familiarity with AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles), AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), or battery-powered mobile systems.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.