Controls & Electrical Design Engineer/ Panel Shop Lead

Tomball Controls•San Antonio, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Tomball Controls is establishing an in-house Electrical Control Panel Shop as part of a strategic initiative to bring panel fabrication and assembly under our direct control. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the structure, processes, and long-term success of this new department from the ground up. The position can be tailored to the candidate's strengths, focusing either on electrical design and drafting or encompassing the complete panel lifecycle from design to production leadership. The individual will collaborate closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to deliver high-quality control panels that meet customer specifications and industry standards.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in electrical panel design, controls engineering, electrical drafting, or hands-on panel assembly and wiring.
Working knowledge of electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
Familiarity with NEC standards and common panel components, including PLCs, drives, relays, terminal blocks, circuit protection, and enclosures.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a startup-style environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical drafting software.
Experience standing up or reorganizing a production cell, shop, or department.
Experience with ERP or MRP systems for BOM management and purchasing workflows.
Familiarity with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and recommend the equipment, tooling, and software needed to stand up an in-house electrical control panel fabrication operation.
Develop electrical panel drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or equivalent drafting tools.
Establish wiring standards, assembly procedures, and quality checkpoints for panel builds.
Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for panel assemblies, coordinating with Purchasing on vendor selection and component sourcing.
Support or directly manage panel assembly, wiring, and functional testing depending on role configuration.
Build out QA/QC processes for completed panel assemblies, including inspection checklists and acceptance criteria.
Produce and maintain electrical drawings and panel layouts that support production and serve as the official record of as-built configurations.
Collaborate with the Engineering team to align panel designs with broader product requirements and documentation standards.
Develop drafting templates and design standards that reduce rework and improve consistency across projects.
Translate customer specifications and engineering requirements into clear, buildable panel designs.
Partner with Purchasing to develop an approved vendor list for enclosures, wire, terminals, circuit protection, and panel components.
Support inventory planning for shop consumables and stocked components.
Track shop throughput and flag capacity constraints or quality issues to leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.