Electrical CAD Designer – Control Panels & Custom Automation
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists
Electrical Cad Designer – Control Panels & Custom Automation
$65,000 – $85,000 Base Salary
• Greater Milwaukee Area
• 100% Onsite
• Full Benefits
- 5+ years of dedicated experience developing industrial electrical schematics and panel layouts
- 5+ years with a machine builder, robotics integrator, conveyor systems integrator, or custom automation firm
- High proficiency in standard CAD; hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Works Electrical, E-Plan, or Sky-Plan is a major plus
- Degree optional—practical design depth, drafting velocity, and real-world execution speed are what matter most
- US Citizen or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable 45-minute daily commute of the facility
For an Electrical CAD Designer with a passion for technical variety and rapid execution, this direct-hire opportunity offers an exciting environment to enhance your automation expertise. The employer is a dynamic controls partner experiencing rapid regional growth due to increased demand for smart warehouse, factory floor, and automated solutions. To support their expansion, they have acquired a new 6,000 sq. ft.
UL panel production facility.
The company promotes collaboration and innovation. You may work on software-to-hardware interfaces one week and delve into complex electrical layouts for robotic cells the next. You will join a team of automation professionals in a supportive environment, with comprehensive benefits, a retirement plan, and a strong project pipeline.
What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)- Generate, modify, and finalize electrical schematics, power distribution diagrams, and control panel layouts for custom automation projects.
- Manage large blueprint packages efficiently with a focus on accuracy and speed.
- Create CAD drawings for various system architectures, such as robotic welding cells and conveyor networks.
- Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and clients to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Design systems optimized for seamless assembly on the panel shop floor.
- 5+ years of experience in drafting industrial electrical schematics for panel builds and controls systems.
- Mastery of CAD software, with experience in AutoCAD Electrical, Solid Works Electrical, E-Plan, or Sky-Plan.
- 5+ years in the custom machine building, robotics integration, or conveyor systems industry.
- High drafting velocity and accuracy on large-scale drawing sets.
- Permanent residence within a 45-minute commute of the Greater Milwaukee area.
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