Electrical Design Engineer
About The Position
The Electrical Design Engineer owns assigned designs from initial development through manufacturing and testing, including correcting design errors and resolving technical questions. The role develops electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and production drawing packages for custom equipment. It selects electrical components, develops and verifies bills of material, and ensures engineering designs and documentation are accurate, complete, production-ready, and compliant with project requirements, applicable codes, product standards, and company engineering procedures. The engineer completes design checks, addresses review comments, and communicates unresolved concerns before releasing work. The role collaborates with production, quality, purchasing, project management, and vendors to resolve design questions, component substitutions, and issues found during manufacturing and testing. It maintains drawing revisions, redlines, bills of material, and as-built documentation as designs change; meets agreed deadlines; communicates promptly about technical issues or workload concerns; and contributes improvements to engineering standards, design practices, and documentation processes. The position is in-house, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Candidates with related design experience who are new to switchgear are welcome.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of relevant electrical design experience in power distribution, control panels, industrial automation, manufacturing, or related equipment.
- Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and prepare organized engineering documentation.
- Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD, or comparable electrical design software.
- Working understanding of electrical circuits and components, with ability to research technical requirements and solve design problems.
- Attention to detail, clear communication, and ability to manage assigned project work and collaborate with production personnel.
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering or technical field is preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the company's specific electrical design software.
- Experience with low-voltage switchboards, medium-voltage switchgear, or custom power distribution equipment.
- Knowledge of UL 891, UL 508A, NEC/NFPA requirements, or other applicable electrical standards.
- Experience with protective relays, metering, current and voltage transformers, or power distribution controls.
- PLC programming, ladder logic, or industrial control systems experience.
- Experience with bills of material and ERP systems used in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Own assigned designs from initial development through manufacturing and testing, correcting design errors and resolving technical questions.
- Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and production drawing packages for custom equipment.
- Select electrical components and develop and verify bills of material.
- Ensure designs and documentation are accurate, complete, production-ready, and compliant with project requirements, applicable codes, product standards, and company engineering procedures.
- Complete design checks, address review comments, and communicate unresolved concerns before releasing work.
- Work with production, quality, purchasing, project management, and vendors to resolve design questions, component substitutions, and manufacturing or testing issues.
- Maintain accurate drawing revisions, redlines, bills of material, and as-built documentation as designs change.
- Meet agreed deadlines and promptly communicate when technical issues or workload may affect delivery.
- Contribute practical improvements to engineering standards, design practices, and documentation processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a company contribution toward employee health insurance.
- Company-paid basic life insurance and optional additional coverage.
- 401(k) company matching up to 4%, subject to plan eligibility and terms.
- Paid time off in accordance with company policy.
- Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
