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Ensures all assigned sections of projects meet the proposed budget, schedule and technical objectives.\nEssential Functions\nEndorses and adheres to sound business practices, ethical behavior, corporate and local policies, and applicable laws.\nStays current concerning technological developments, design practices, and manufacturing.\nAssists Project Manager in developing machine control concepts and estimates,\nwriting technical section of proposals and presentation of project concepts, project schedules, milestones and monitor detail design of a project.\nAssists Sales with selling the company’s capabilities, review and update technical objectives of the project with Project Manager, salesperson, and clients.\nProvides electrical drawing package that electrically and logically interfaces electrical components,\nPerforms electrical design calculations, specifies electrical control hardware that complies with the section's standard operating procedures, applies motion control hardware to system design.\nUtilizes AutoCAD drafting skills.\nWrites PLC, motion control, operator interface software to meet project requirements and provide checking function of an electrical print package and technical support to electrical designers.\nMonitors project for scope changes and report them to Project Manager.\nAssists with electrical fabrication coordination support as well as system development and installation support at the company’s and the client's facility.\nMay direct and train individuals from the same and other classifications.\nEffectively interact with managers, supervisors, and hourly team members across all departments.\nMust be willing to participate in specialized training as assigned by supervisory personnel.\nUnderstands and complies with requirements of the QMS, AS9100, and/or ISO 9000.\nWork additional hours as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position and meet business needs. \nTravel as required. \nPerform additional duties as assigned. \nRequirements\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical field, or equivalent work experience and demonstrated technical capability.\nMinimum five (5) years of experience in designing machine controls.\nDemonstrated ability to program industrial control hardware, PLC's, motion control, operator interface terminals, and data acquisition equipment.\nWorking knowledge of Windows-based personal computers and software.\nMust possess the ability to perform complex analysis, plan and perform a wide variety of duties, and have exceptional judgment with experience as a team leader.\nGood oral and written communication skills.\nGood organizational skills.\nFamiliarization with NEC, JIC, and other accepted codes and practices.\nExposure to accepted electrical fabrication practices.\nExperience with using AutoCAD for design work.\nExperience with Beckhoff software.\nExperience with AGVs, AMRs and traffic control systems.\nMust be able to meet security clearance requirements and pass background checks for access to secured customer facilities.\nAbout TDS Automation, Inc.\nTDS Automation, Inc., is a leading provider of global engineering and manufacturing solutions for Customers focusing on custom automation, forming and material handling. TDS Automation produces fully automated and semi-automated stand-alone equipment as well as fully integrated production lines to exacting specifications. Systems produced by TDS Automation can be found in nearly every modern manufacturing environment, inclusive of agricultural, pharmaceutical, transportation and construction material manufacturing.\nBenefits\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nPaid Holidays\nEmployer paid Life Insurance\nEmployer paid Short Term Disability\nEmployer paid Long Term Disability\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\nHSA Employer Match\nPaid time off\nReferral Program\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nVoluntary Life insurance\nSchedule\n1st Shift\nDay Shift\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nAll offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, job-related physical examination (when required for the position) and pre-employment drug screening, in accordance with Company policy. A copy of the Company’s Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy is available upon request.\nDoerfer Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of your position or during the application, interviewing, hiring or onboarding process, please contact Human Resources. 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