What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Electrical Automation Engineer position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Job Overview
The Automation Solutions department creates cutting edge, custom automation equipment for deployment across Hubbell's enterprise wide manufacturing locations. The Sr. Electrical Automation Engineer is primarily responsible for success engineering, programming and project management of all the electrical and controls aspects of custom automation equipment. Overseeing and approving all the electrical and controls designs and drawings. Able to fluently program a wide range of controls such as; PLCs, HMIs, Robots, Vision Systems, Servos, etc. Responsible for creating and evaluating concept designs that meet or exceed project specifications. Engineering the concepts into functional electrical designs, coordinating with a team of technicians and/or engineers, collaborating with mechanical engineers to create the electrical design, communication with management, maintaining timelines, selecting automation components, overseeing the build, troubleshooting, writing manuals, organization, service calls, overseeing the building process, troubleshooting, debugging, re-designing as needed, and other related tasks.
A Day In The Life
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Unified Business Solutions
Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The Automation Solutions department creates cutting edge, custom automation equipment for deployment across Hubbell's enterprise wide manufacturing locations. The Sr. Electrical Automation Engineer is primarily responsible for success engineering, programming and project management of all the electrical and controls aspects of custom automation equipment. Overseeing and approving all the electrical and controls designs and drawings. Able to fluently program a wide range of controls such as; PLCs, HMIs, Robots, Vision Systems, Servos, etc. Responsible for creating and evaluating concept designs that meet or exceed project specifications. Engineering the concepts into functional electrical designs, coordinating with a team of technicians and/or engineers, collaborating with mechanical engineers to create the electrical design, communication with management, maintaining timelines, selecting automation components, overseeing the build, troubleshooting, writing manuals, organization, service calls, overseeing the building process, troubleshooting, debugging, re-designing as needed, and other related tasks.
A Day In The Life
- Work with the Hubbell automation team to develop or refine product and equipment designs.
- Involved with creating drawings and schematics for electrical installations.
- Generate detailed Statement of Work documents for internal approval.
- Design and programming of total automation control systems using AutoCad/AutoCad Electrical, and programming software. Control systems generally will include Rockwell Compact Guard Logix PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor controls, Robots, safety system and components, and supporting sensors and pneumatics.
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 4 year degree, or higher
- 7 years of relevant experience
- Fluent with programming many automation components
- Proficient with CAD
- Experience with project management
- Proficient and professional communication skill
- Experienced with automation components; motors, servos, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, cams, hydraulics, pneumatics and other devices.
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Unified Business Solutions
Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
