Junior Electrical Design Engineer

MCS Automation•Howell Township, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Junior Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team specializing in control systems for material handling and conveyor applications. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to develop their electrical design skills in a structured, project-driven environment alongside experienced engineers. In this role, you will support the development of electrical design packages — including schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials — using AutoCAD Electrical. You will receive direct guidance from senior engineers while taking on increasing responsibility as your skills grow. A strong foundation in electrical fundamentals, a sharp eye for detail, and a desire to learn industrial design practices are the keys to success here.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), or closely related field
0–2 years of professional experience in electrical design or industrial automation; internship or co-op experience in a relevant field is a plus
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical or demonstrated ability to learn it quickly; coursework or personal project experience accepted
Basic understanding of electrical fundamentals — circuits, power distribution, motor control, and wiring practices
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, organized work
Ability to follow established design standards and take direction from senior engineers
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical through coursework, internship, or professional work
Exposure to industrial control system components such as PLCs, VFDs, contactors, or field sensors
Familiarity with Autodesk Vault or other document management systems
Basic understanding of control panel construction standards (UL 508A) or electrical codes (NEC)
Any exposure to conveyor systems, material handling equipment, or parcel handling applications
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation hardware

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of electrical design packages including power distribution one-line diagrams, motor control schematics, I/O wiring diagrams, and field device wiring details using AutoCAD Electrical
Produce panel layout drawings including din rail arrangements, wire duct routing, terminal block assignments, and enclosure configurations under the direction of senior engineers
Maintain drawing numbering, revision logs, and project drawing registers
Perform self-verification checks on completed drawings prior to senior review
Assist in developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control panels and field instrumentation based on design specifications and component libraries
Support purchasing and fabrication teams by organizing drawing packages and responding to basic drawing questions
Assist in maintaining as-built drawing packages upon project completion
Help prepare Description of Operation (DOO) documents and other project deliverables under senior engineer direction
Follow internal electrical design standards, schematic templates, title block conventions, and component libraries within AutoCAD Electrical
Manage project drawing files within Autodesk Vault, including check-in/check-out, revision control, and folder organization
Flag design questions or discrepancies to senior engineers promptly
Develop familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards including NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 79, and UL 508A
Build working knowledge of industrial control system components — PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, safety relays, photoelectric sensors, and proximity switches
Actively participate in design reviews and internal engineering meetings to build project and product knowledge