Panel Design Engineer

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About Quest Global:
Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five‑year‑old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility. We are looking for humble geniuses who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible;

innovators who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

We are seeking skilled Control Panel Design Engineers to join our team. The role involves designing and developing electrical control panels for industrial automation systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements.

• Design electrical control panels, including power distribution, DCS/PLC/SCADA, HMIs, motor control, and safety systems.
• Plan DIN rail, terminal block, and assembly for logical signal flow and clean wiring.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, and wiring diagrams using CAD software.
• Evaluate installation environments (indoor, outdoor, washdown, hazardous) to ensure proper panel protection.
• Design and specification of custom sheet metal enclosures and back panels.
• Application‑specific HVAC system planning and oversight.
• Design enclosure layouts and cooling solutions to manage heat dissipation for solid‑state devices.
• Routing power and control wiring to minimize interference and maintain code compliance.
• Select appropriate components (relays, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, etc.) based on application and standards.
• Collaborate with control software developers, platform and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs) and documentation packages for production and customers.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards (UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, etc.).
• Support panel fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting during production and commissioning.

• Associate/Bachelor/Master’s degree in Mechatronics, CAD/CAM, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical/control panel design.
• Proficient with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor, Creo, Pro‑panel).
• Experience with ERP systems for BOM management.
• Experience with PLM, PDM, and CAD file management, document control, and engineering change management.

• This role is an onsite position located in Greenville, SC or Wilmington, NC.
• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include extensive walking and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Pay Range: $70,000/yr – $90,000/yr

Citizenship requirement:
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Travel: 5–20%

Compensation Type:
Competitive wages. Position also qualifies for benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, disability, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Quest Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology