Electrical Design Engineer – Industrial Machinery

Description

• Design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for industrial machinery in collaboration with automation engineers.
• Create panel layouts, specify electric motors, and design wire routing.
• Define protection circuitry, load requirements, and related electrical specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors to develop and maintain cable schedules.
• Perform risk assessments and create Functional Design Specifications aligned with industry standards and documentation best practices.
• Specify off-the-shelf components and commercial control systems.
• Produce and maintain detailed documentation including schematics, drawings, manuals, and reports.
• Troubleshoot and optimize electromechanical systems in both customer facilities and internal environments.
• Identify opportunities to enhance system performance using emerging technologies.
• Participate in commissioning activities for new installations and upgrades. (Estimated travel: 2–3 weeks per year, typically in one-week increments.)

• Strong foundation in electrical design for industrial machinery.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools; familiarity with ePlan, Draft Sight, Solid Works, Rockwell Studio 5000, or Siemens TIA is a plus.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLC programming and system integration.
• Practical, team-oriented mindset with comfort balancing design tasks and hands-on work.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.