Electrical Engineer I

MAYEKAWA USA INC

About The Position

Design and produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, conduit runs for motor starter and VFD control panels using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent CAD software. Select and specify electrical components including contactors, overloads, breakers, fuses, disconnects, transformers, relays, and VFDs, ensuring proper sizing and coordination. Integrate VFDs and motor starters with PLC-based control systems for compressor, condenser, and pump operation. Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), terminal lists, and wiring schedules. Ensure all control panel designs comply with UL 508A, NEC, and customer requirements. Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), internal quality inspections, and provide engineering support for troubleshooting and startup activities. Collaborate with purchasing, production, and service departments to address design-related issues or improvements. Review customer specifications, submittal requirements, and assist in the preparation of technical documentation for proposals or submittals. Maintain organized and updated project documentation in accordance with company procedures. Support continuous improvement of electrical design standards, templates, and drafting practices.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Proactive, positive, professional, team-minded, and self-motivating.
Ability to work safely in a potentially hazardous environment and maintain a clean working environment both in-house and on site.
Knowledge of analog input /output and digital input / output signals.
Possess skills to troubleshoot and assess the repair of industrial control panels, PLC systems and understand installed components.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work in a team environment
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering required.
At least one year of engineering experience required.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
Ability to distinguish various colors of wires and distinguish electronic system sections and wiring.
Ability to travel 10%-15% of the year to domestic jobsites.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of harmonic mitigation, heat dissipation, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design considerations.
Experience designing UL 508A-listed panels and preparing associated certification documentation.
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Wago automation platforms.
Familiarity with industrial refrigeration systems, including compressor sequencing, condenser control, and pump management.
5 years’ experience in the industrial control panel field preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and produce electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, conduit runs for motor starter and VFD control panels using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent CAD software.
Select and specify electrical components including contactors, overloads, breakers, fuses, disconnects, transformers, relays, and VFDs, ensuring proper sizing and coordination.
Integrate VFDs and motor starters with PLC-based control systems for compressor, condenser, and pump operation.
Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), terminal lists, and wiring schedules.
Ensure all control panel designs comply with UL 508A, NEC, and customer requirements.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), internal quality inspections, and provide engineering support for troubleshooting and startup activities.
Collaborate with purchasing, production, and service departments to address design-related issues or improvements.
Review customer specifications, submittal requirements, and assist in the preparation of technical documentation for proposals or submittals.
Maintain organized and updated project documentation in accordance with company procedures.
Support continuous improvement of electrical design standards, templates, and drafting practices.