CAD Drafter

Electrical Cad Technician

Control Panels USA is seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Technician to join our growing team for a full-time role. The Electrical CAD Technician will utilize plan drawings to develop detailed drawings for fabrication of Control Panels. They will also develop detailed design drawings and related specifications for the manufacturing of control panels.

Responsibilities include:

• Create drawings in AutoCAD for our production team to complete panel cut-outs, back panel wiring, and a completed control panel.
• Communicate and collaborate with project managers to ensure accuracy, design and industry standards.
• Collaborate with our production team and project managers to resolve design and drawing issues.
• Generate and/or revise schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, physical equipment assembly drawings.
• Follow CP USA standards to ensure drawings are consistent.
• Analyze markups from production and revise drawings to reflect finished product.
• Review cost estimates to ensure correct parts and panels to ensure correct parts are utilized on drawings.
• May create designs based on contract drawings and specifications.
• Adhere to timelines as set forth by Project Managers
• Provide sample project drawings upon interview.
• Have the ability to work collaboratively and work with Project Managers and other departments to research tools needed to complete the project.
• Have the ability to think outside of box and be creative when given generalized designs while staying within the parameters of the project.
• Other tasks and assignments and/or projects, as requested by management.

Desired

Skills & Experience:

• Experience and/or exposure a plus in control panels/relay racks environment but not required.
• 8+ years of experience using AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including schematics and electrical product guidelines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to follow directions and procedures.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at a time.
• Have the ability to work both independently and in a team collaborative setting when needed.
• Detail oriented, accuracy is a MUST.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, drive, sit and stand. Industry: Industrial automation, Municipal utilities, Electrical/electronic manufacturing.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.