Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to support the design and development of custom industrial machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial electrical design, AutoCAD Electrical, machine control systems, and electrical documentation in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and production-ready electrical drawings.

• Create wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Design electrical systems for custom industrial machinery and machine control applications.

• Select appropriate electrical components and hardware based on project requirements.

• Work with PLC I/O, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), servo systems, and machine safety circuits.

• Update and maintain legacy electrical drawings and documentation.

• Ensure designs comply with applicable UL508A, NFPA 79, and NEC standards.

• Collaborate with Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of experience in Electrical Design, with at least 5 years in industrial electrical design.

• Strong hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical.

• Experience designing machine control systems for industrial machinery.

• Knowledge of PLC I/O, VFDs, servo systems, and electrical safety circuits.

• Experience working in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment.

• Ability to develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation.

• Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 79, and NEC standards.

• Experience in plastics extrusion or converting machinery.

• Background in industrial automation and machine safety.