Electrical Systems Designer – Control Panels & Automation
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Location: Fenton
Opportunity
As a
Designer I – Electrical Systems
Opportunity
As a Designer I – Electrical Systems at Beckwood, you will play a key role in designing and supporting the electrical systems that power our industry-leading machinery. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with custom automation and press systems, contributing to projects that impact a wide range of industries—from aerospace to medical manufacturing.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to develop high-quality electrical designs that meet both customer requirements and industry standards. You’ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of a project—from concept through installation—while building a strong foundation in control systems, panel design, and manufacturing integration.
Benefits & Perks Of Beckwood
Beckwood offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Bi-annual bonus potential
- A team-focused culture with catered lunches, team-building activities, and employee engagement events
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
- Health insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Parental leave
- Flexible PTO and sick time
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Develop detailed electrical schematics and control panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical
- Ensure compliance with UL508A standards and customer specifications
- Adhere to additional ANSI and NFPA safety regulations within electrical designs
- Perform design updates and modifications to support panel assembly and installation
- Monitor project budgets to maintain alignment with quoted parameters
- Coordinate control cabinet layout design with the Mechanical Engineering team
- Provide regular progress updates to management and participate in design reviews
- Assist with hardware-based customer service issues
- Maintain Beckwood’s standard parts list, boilerplate drawing sets and component catalog
- Mentor junior electrical designers, interns, and co-ops fostering technical growth within the team
- Execute additional tasks such as I/O checkout and preparation of Controls Approval documentation for customer sign-off when needed
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