Pearse Bertram is the leading provider of distribution and contract manufacturing services for automation and process control solutions.

We work hard and we play hard and we’re looking to add an experienced Senior Design Engineer to our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience with Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic assemblies in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment as well as specific logic design experience with Omron™ and Unitronics™ PLC’s and HMI units.

The Senior Design Engineer would serve as an expert point of contact for all internal and external parties and should share in our long-held conviction to exceed our customer expectations and quality requirements.

In addition to working with the best people, Pearse Bertram works diligently to offer outstanding employee benefits including medical, dental and vision plans in addition to a 401(k) retirement program with a generous employer match and immediate vesting, 3 weeks of PTO in the first full year of employment, opportunities for advancement, monthly company events, gym reimbursement and more.

If this sounds like you, message me for details on how to apply today!

Please Note: This position is located onsite in Bloomfield, CT.

Relocation is not being offered.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for design, programming and commissioning of a variety of industrial control and automation systems. This includes pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls and PLC systems. In addition, they will provide technical support to the field sales force, customers and the Streamline™ Engineered Products Group.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Engineering role will include but may not be limited to:

·       Develop electrical schematics and drawings in AutoCAD ™

·       Develop pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and drawings in AutoCAD ™

·       Interpret mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic design drawings for electrical requirements

·       3D design using Solidworks

·       Logic design using Omron™ and Unitronics™ PLC’s and HMI units

·       Develop Bills of Materials (BOM’s)

·       Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications

·       Check quality of assemblers and technicians work and respond to inquiries during assembly

·       Sales support role will include but may not be limited to:

-Work with Sales Engineers to provide customer application support and quote preparation as required

-Conceptual circuit design and quote generation

-Product component selection and recommendation.

-Problem solving and troubleshooting of system circuits.

-Problem solving and troubleshooting of major system components.

-Circuit and system design assistance for customers.

·       Direct telephone interface with customer personnel to discuss applications and act in a technical advisory role to resolve and answer technical questions posed by our customers.

·       Interface with supplier technical personnel to obtain such information and support so as to assure delivery of prompt, accurate information to his internal and external customer base.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus direct experience in industrial automation applications, including electrical design and PLC programming / troubleshooting

·       Pneumatic and hydraulic circuit design

·       Electrical circuit design

·       Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.

·       Strong electrical / mechanical aptitude; the ability to understand and apply advanced fluid power and electrical and electronic technology

·       Proficient in AutoCAD™; SolidWorks™.

·       Familiar with Industry Standards including NEC, ASME, UL and CE

·       Must be able to develop positive relationships with customers, suppliers, sales personnel and customer service personnel, all with the objective of solving our end customer’s application or technical problems.

·       Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written. Be methodical and detail-oriented to assure communication of significant activities to other interested parties within and outside the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job.

·       The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time.

·       The employee must constantly reach with hands and fingers.

·       The employee must be able to work in close contact with small and large groups.

·       Frequent hearing and talking is required.

·       The employee may occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.

·       The employee must be able to safely drive an automobile to and from client sites.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

·       Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience

·       5 years minimum work experience in industrial automation and controls

·       Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality System standards

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Pearse Bertram will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Pearse Bertram provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age (over 18), past or present history of mental disorder, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. We are fully committed to this concept and to obtaining the cooperation and understanding of this effort by all of our employees.