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Job Description

At Hobart Brothers, engineering is more than circuits and code—it’s about building a culture of trust, simplicity, and innovation.

In this role, you’ll be hands-on with machine electronics—designing, commissioning, and troubleshooting systems. Your work will span; AC and DC drives, PLCs and motion control, Sensor networks, and general electrical systems. Beyond the tech, you’ll thrive in a culture built on

Job Description

At Hobart Brothers, engineering is more than circuits and code—it’s about building a culture of trust, simplicity, and innovation.

In this role, you’ll be hands-on with machine electronics—designing, commissioning, and troubleshooting systems. Your work will span; AC and DC drives, PLCs and motion control, Sensor networks, and general electrical systems. Beyond the tech, you’ll thrive in a culture built on integrity, trust, respect, and shared risk—where ideas are welcomed, simplicity is celebrated, and collaboration fuels progress. If you’re energized by teamwork and driven to make an impact, this is where your work truly matters.

Electrical

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Develop electrical design, schematics, and drawings in AutoCAD
• Interpret mechanical design drawings and process for electrical requirements
• Research supplier products for assembly components
• Develop an electrical bill of materials
• Power up electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications
• Work with an electrical technician to commission systems
• Full understanding of automation's effect on the process

• Design and develop software applications based on given requirements and specifications
• Understand requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
• Review, repair, and redesign legacy electronics
• Troubleshoot issues with existing installed systems
• Write user manuals to communicate the functionality of company-developed programs

• Safety minded:
  Comply with the company safety procedures.
• Strong Communicator:
  Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills and ability to communicate with individuals with varied technical understanding.
• Project Management:
  Ability to manage large projects and multiple projects at once,
• Leadership and Teamwork: strong leadership and teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues and lead projects.
• Problem-Solving:
  Demonstrating excellent technical and problem-solving abilities to address and resolve issues efficiently.

• BS degree in Engineering, (Electrical or Computer Science) or a related field
• 5+ years of experience
• Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools AutoCAD
• Proficient with programming Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron)
• Configuring and designing HMI systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, EXOR)
• AC & DC Drive configuration (e.g., Control technique, Siemens, Lenze)
• Proficiency in Standards for Safety, Vision Systems, Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g., Yasakawa, FANUC, Kuka), thin client, data acquisition servers, and industrial networks.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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