Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. They are seeking a skilled Lead Hardware Engineer to focus on the design, coordination, and documentation of hardware systems for industrial and building automation control projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead design coordination efforts between internal engineering, project management, and client teams
- Coordinate prefabrication activities to ensure designs are ready for efficient build and installation
- Manage design review processes, ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards
- Participate in and lead regular project coordination meetings with internal teams, clients, and vendors
- Define and manage I/O (Input/Output) requirements for control systems
- Generate and maintain I/O tables for all project phases
- Create equipment datasheets and ensure proper documentation is maintained throughout the project lifecycle
- Develop and maintain register mapping for field equipment communicating to PLCs
- Act as primary point of contact for vendor coordination regarding hardware specifications, lead times, and technical clarifications
- Review vendor submittals for compliance with project requirements
- Use AutoCAD to create and update:
- Floor plans for equipment layouts
- System architecture diagrams
- Control panel layout diagrams
- Detailed wiring diagrams
- System diagrams with point lists
- Sequence of operations documentation
- Installation details for field implementation
Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD for industrial system design and documentation
- Strong knowledge of control system hardware including PLCs, DCS, and instrumentation
- Proven experience in design coordination, vendor management, and documentation control
- Familiarity with industry standards for wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and system schematics
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
- Remote-based with occasional site visits to client locations and fabrication facilities
- Collaborative, fast-paced project environment with a focus on quality and deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Experience with industrial automation systems across building and facility automation, as well as manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of NEC, ISA, UL508a, and other relevant electrical and instrumentation standards
- Experience with control panel design and manufacturing processes
Benefits
- Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid company holidays
- Career Development Program
- Retirement and Financial Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules
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