CAD Operator
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
- Location 6 Millrace Drive,Lynchburg, VA, ,United States
- Base Pay $18.00 - $24.00 / Hour
- Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
- Required Degree 4 Year Degree
- Name Madison Gates
- Phone
Description
As an CAD Operator, you will be responsible for the design and support implementation of PLC-based control systems and panels for a leading manufacturer in the material handling industry.
Requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Designs control panels and electrical schematics utilizing AutoCAD Electrical software.
Prepares field component layouts including conveyor layouts and sectionalizes conveyor per control systems requirement.
Sketch field components such as motors, solenoids, photo eyes, limit switches on field layout.
Designs safety circuits where applicable.
Selects programmable controller best suited for project according to I/O requirements, memory requirements and customer requirements.
Designs and specs motor and control circuits in accordance with UL508A specifications.
Generates bill of materials required for control panel, consoles and field components.
Prepares and processes production orders, ensuring the manufacturing team is informed of all items requiring fabrication and wiring
Support building and wiring of control panels.
Reviews preliminary drawings and bills of material and makes changes and corrections as required.
Coordinate needs, such as interfaces, with other vendors.
Work overtime as required
Education & Experience
Electrical Engineering degree with an emphasis on Industrial Control Systems (Associates or Bachelors)
5 years of related industry experience in lieu of degree
Allen Bradley Control, Compact Logix, and Slc 500.
HMI Experience with Rockwell
Technical Skills
Experience with PLC controls such as Allen Bradley, IFM, Siemens and Sick optic.
A good knowledge base of UL standards
Knowledge in NEC code
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical 2018 and newer
Experience with AutoCAD 2018 and newer
Microsoft Office and Excel
Ability to understand basic mechanical and electrical schematic drawings.
Bonus for NR12 Experience
Basic understanding of OHSA standards
Ability to work well with others.
Work in an office setting and ability to work overtime if the project requires.
Must be able to handle working on multiple projects at once.
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