Lead E&I 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