Electrical Designer

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Designer

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Exemption Classification: Salary, Exempt

Summary: The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the electrical design and documentation of engineered-to-order machinery and systems from project kickoff through customer acceptance. This role develops electrical schematics, panel layouts, and related documentation while coordinating closely with Project Engineers, Controls Engineers, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure accurate, code-compliant, and manufacturable electrical solutions. This position focuses on technical execution, design quality, and electrical system reliability, while supporting cross-functional project delivery.

• Electrical Design & Documentation:
  Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent tools; generate complete electrical drawing packages in accordance with company and industry standards; ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and internal drafting procedures; prepare customer approval drawings and documentation.
• Project Electrical Ownership:
  Own the electrical design content for assigned projects from engineering kickoff through customer acceptance; review customer specifications and sales/proposal engineering files to inform electrical design decisions; define electrical scope and coordinate integration with mechanical and controls designs.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Collaborate with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, Manufacturing, and Vendors to align electrical execution with project needs; support Purchasing with material requisitions and technical clarification; assist with expediting materials when schedule impacts arise.
• Manufacturing, Testing & Field Support:
  Assist manufacturing personnel during panel build and machine assembly to resolve electrical design questions; support in-house testing and customer runoffs as required; provide field support and troubleshooting assistance when necessary.
• Reliability, Quality & Standards:
  Incorporate reliability and maintainability considerations into electrical designs; follow and reinforce electrical design standards and best practices; address punch-list and corrective items prior to shipment.
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement:
  Prepare and maintain electrical documentation, manuals, and line-up forms for manufacturing and maintenance; support R&D and continuous improvement initiatives; contribute lessons learned and design improvements to future projects.
• General Responsibilities:
  
  Ensure electrical material selections align with project cost and scope expectations; support departmental goals and operational initiatives as required; perform other duties as assigned.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Associate degree in engineering, and/or 2 to 4 years of relevant technical experience. Must have basic knowledge of computers, electrical and design concepts, with experience in AutoCAD Electrical. Project management experience is a plus. Must have basic Microsoft Office products knowledge. Capital equipment experience a plus.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to communicate verbally and/or in writing with other employees, other departments, supervision, customers, and management. Must be able to present information to groups of employees, customers, vendors, etc.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to perform advanced level mathematical reasoning, as well as use calculations consistent with the electrical design of equipment in the cleaning equipment industry.
• Reasoning Ability: Be able to identify work process problems and possible solutions.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Maintain local, regional and/or national membership in appropriate professional organizations/associations as necessary.
• Physical Demands: Sit at workstation for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to adjust visual focus. May be required to reach, stoop and/or bend on an as needed basis. Must be able to climb stairs as necessary.
• Work Environment: Work in controlled environment of office, along with traditional shop atmosphere. Can be exposed to loud noises and various fumes or smells based on job. Work around high voltage machinery.
• Travel: Must be able to periodically travel to customer’s jobsite for startups, machine commissioning and warranty work as dictated by project (this is not normal).