Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM) is pioneering a new generation of additive manufacturing technologies focused on the production of end-use parts. We offer a portfolio of integrated additive manufacturing solutions for engineers, designers and manufacturers comprised of hardware, software, materials and services. Our solutions span use cases across the product life cycle, from product development to mass production and aftermarket operations, and they address an array of industries, including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design and research and development.  At Desktop Metal, we believe additive manufacturing, commonly referred to as 3D printing, is one of the most exciting and transformational technology innovations of our time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience of engineering, manufacturing, and commissioning of Control Systems for Industrial Machinery, Capital Equipment.
• Ability to generate system BOMs for new designs and to evaluate existing designs for improvements, manufacturing simplification, and cost reduction.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical to create schematics, panel layouts, cable harnesses, and P&ID drawings.
• Hands-on experience building and troubleshooting electrical panels and electro-mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and deep understanding of Electrical standards: NFPA 79, NEC, UL508a, UL698a, etc.
• Understanding of industrial ethernet networks, including ProfiNET, Powerlink, Ethernet/IP, etc.
• Practical understanding of IEC 61508/61511, IEC 62061 and ISO 13849.
• Experience with FMEA / risk assessment, ISO 12100
• PLC, HMI, SCADA programming experience is a plus.
• Prior experience with high-speed sequenced motion; servo and stepper motor control. Previous experience with B&R is preferred.
• Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience.
• Experience leading a team and projects and mentoring junior staff.
• Capable of influencing and driving collaborative consensus.
• Experience leading designs through 3rd party evaluation.
• Self-motivated and capable of working without direction or supervision to achieve team goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail.
• BS/MS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Using commercial components, help architect and design the control systems for the world’s fastest Binder Jet 3D Metal Printers 
• Transform functional requirements into concepts of operations, architectures, and low-level technical requirements
• Evaluate controllers, networks, and related components to optimize solutions for cost, performance, and reliability requirements
• Work closely with adjacent disciplines of electrical, mechanical, process, and software engineering
• Help define, author, and improve practices to ensure efficiency, quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance
• Write technical design documentation such as functional specifications, design verification plans and reports, presentations, etc.
• Create and update electrical schematics and drawings.
• Identify safety issues, support safety initiatives, and recommend and implement effective solutions.

At Desktop Metal, innovation is at the core of our DNA. And we believe ground-breaking discoveries are born from diverse teams with unique backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce with equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or disability.