Senior Industrial Control Panel Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Electronic Power Designs (EPD), a Control Associates company, is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Industrial Control Panel Electrical Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Bloomingdale, NJ. EPD brings over 45 years of precision manufacturing excellence to the Control portfolio - our industrial control panels power everything from natural gas pressure systems throughout Manhattan to life-saving medical technology. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping our engineering standards and UL certification programs. At EPD, engineering quality directly impacts safety, manufacturability, customer satisfaction, and our reputation. As our Senior Industrial Control Panel Electrical Engineer, you'll serve as the technical bridge between customers, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. You'll validate design intent, ensure UL and NEC compliance, and ultimately develop into EPD's primary UL Manufacturer's Technical Representative (MTR) - a critical leadership role within our organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline
- 8-10 years of experience in industrial controls, control panel design, electrical engineering, or systems integration
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, control system drawings, and technical specifications
- Working knowledge of industrial control panels, power distribution, motor control, and automation systems
- Experience developing electrical drawings and engineering documentation using AutoCAD
- Understanding of electrical component selection, circuit protection, conductor sizing, and control panel construction
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing or supporting industrial control panels
- Familiarity with UL 508A industrial control panel requirements
- Familiarity with UL 698 hazardous location panel requirements
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements
- Experience supporting factory acceptance testing and troubleshooting
- Experience in custom engineered-to-order manufacturing environments
- Exposure to UL certification processes and documentation requirements
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
Responsibilities
- Review customer-supplied electrical designs for completeness, functionality, safety, manufacturability, and compliance
- Interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, panel layouts, and customer specifications
- Verify component selection and sizing to ensure compliance with UL standards and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements
- Develop, update, and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and engineering documentation using AutoCAD
- Create and maintain accurate bills of material for all panel assemblies
- Develop complete engineering release packages to support manufacturing and testing activities
- Identify design conflicts, clearance concerns, component compatibility issues, and manufacturability risks before production release
- Develop deep expertise in UL 508A and UL 698 requirements
- Ensure engineering documentation supports successful UL certification activities
- Grow into EPD's primary UL Manufacturer's Technical Representative (MTR)
- Maintain compliance with all applicable standards and certification requirements
- Collaborate with customers to resolve technical questions and design concerns
- Work closely with mechanics, wiremen, manufacturing supervisors, and quality personnel
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), troubleshooting, and final product validation
- Serve as a trusted technical resource for manufacturing personnel regarding wiring methods, component selection, and quality standards
- Participate in project estimating and proposal reviews to improve quality and execution readiness
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience plus bonus potential
- Base Salary range for this role is $100K-$125K, with a bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - own a piece of the company
- Generous paid time off
- Stable, long-term career opportunity with a 45+ year company
- Opportunity to shape engineering standards and lead UL certification programs
- Collaborative team environment where engineering excellence is genuinely valued
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
