Hardware Engineer

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success.  Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers. 

R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability.  The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper. 

What R.E. Mason Offers Associates:

R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:

• 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

General Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lead Hardware Engineer to join our engineering team. This role will focus on the design, coordination, and documentation of hardware systems for industrial and building automation control projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in electrical and control system design, proficiency in AutoCAD, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders including vendors, design teams, and fabrication partners.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design & Coordination
  • 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.
• IO & Documentation Management
  • 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.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Communication
  • 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.
• AutoCAD & Technical Drawing Production
  • 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

Qualifications

Required Competencies

• 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

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

 Preferred Experience/Competencies

• 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.

 Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Kneeling
• Reaching Overhead
• Climbing
• Pushing and Pulling
• Lifting - 30 pounds
• Using a Computer
• Using a Telephone
• Driving

RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason’s Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.

This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.