Design Technician - Laser Engraving

Electric Supply & Equipment•Burlington, NC

About The Position

The Design Technician – Laser Engraving supports engineering and production teams by creating identification products used in control panels, assemblies, and industrial equipment. The role operates laser engraving equipment to produce phenolic tags, legend plates, equipment labels, and panel identification markers, and uses dedicated printing systems for terminal block markers. The technician ensures accuracy, consistency, and compliance with customer specifications, internal standards, and industry requirements. The position also assists Design Engineers with panel documentation, device lists, and labeling plans; maintains engraving templates, material inventories, and print profiles; and updates job folders with completed tag sets, print logs, and quality-control records. It works closely with production teams to support timely delivery and provide replacement or revised identification materials as needed. The job involves an office environment with extended computer-based work.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics, or equivalent technical experience.
Experience operating laser engraving or similar equipment.
Experience using Adobe Illustrator or similar software.
Familiarity with industrial labeling, phenolic materials, and terminal block marker systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, and device schedules.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment setup, calibration, and maintenance.
Proficiency with Windows-based software and basic design or engraving applications.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers, production teams, and quality personnel.
Strong organization, documentation, and file-management habits.
Comfort working in an office environment with extended computer-based work.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL508A standards.
1–3 years of experience in CAD, panel layout, or industrial documentation.
Familiarity with industrial electrical components and basic control panel architecture.
Working knowledge of EPLAN, AutoCAD, or similar CAD tools.
Hands-on electrical or mechanical experience, including hobbies.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain laser engraving equipment to produce phenolic tags, legend plates, equipment labels, and panel identification markers.
Interpret engineering drawings, panel layouts, and device schedules to create accurate engraving files.
Verify tag dimensions, text formatting, spacing, and material selection against project requirements.
Perform routine cleaning, calibration, and basic troubleshooting of engraving equipment.
Use specialized terminal block marker printers to create labels for terminal blocks, wiring devices, and modular components.
Prepare print files using wiring diagrams, terminal plans, and bills of materials.
Ensure printed markers meet legibility, durability, and spacing standards.
Assist Design Engineers with panel documentation, device lists, and labeling plans.
Maintain organized libraries of engraving templates, material inventories, and print profiles.
Update job folders with completed tag sets, print logs, and quality-control records.
Inspect finished tags and markers for accuracy, alignment, material quality, and engraving depth.
Confirm labeling matches project documentation and customer specifications.
Identify and correct errors before releasing materials to production.
Coordinate with production teams to ensure timely delivery of engraved and printed materials.
Provide production teams with replacement tags, updated labels, or revised marker sets as needed.

Benefits

Medical coverage with a choice of two comprehensive plans.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Company-paid and supplemental life insurance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or dependent-care expenses.
Health Savings Account with a monthly employer contribution.
Tel-a-Doc phone consultations.
401(k) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching.
Profit Sharing Plan.
Access to a 529 college savings plan.
Paid time off, with the option to purchase additional days each year.
Eight paid holidays per year.
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling resources and work/life balance tools.
Annual on-site flu shot clinic.
Business-casual work environment.
Volunteering opportunities.
Family outings and employee activities throughout the year.
Legal services and identity theft benefits.