Electrical Controls Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer — Material Handling Control Systems

Location:

Wall Township, NJ (On-Site / Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt
Department:
Engineering

Reports To:

Engineering Manager / Director of Engineering
Compensation: $90,000 – $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience

We are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team specializing in control systems for material handling and conveyor applications. In this role, you will own the complete electrical design scope for control system projects — from initial concept and schematic development through panel design, component selection, and deliverable documentation. You will collaborate closely with project managers, mechanical engineers, panel fabricators, and purchasing to produce accurate, code‑compliant design packages that drive successful project execution.

This is an office-based design role. The ideal candidate has a strong command of AutoCAD Electrical, a deep understanding of industrial control system design, and a commitment to producing thorough, self‑verified work.

• Develop complete electrical design packages including power distribution one-line diagrams, motor control schematics, I/O wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and field device wiring details using AutoCAD Electrical
• Design control panel layouts and enclosure configurations in compliance with UL 508A, NEC (NFPA 70), and NFPA 79
• Produce accurate, thoroughly self-verified schematics and panel drawings for use by fabricators and field installation teams
• Create and maintain drawing numbering, revision control, and project drawing registers

• Size and select electrical components including PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, safety relays, circuit protection devices, photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, and other field devices
• Develop detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control panels and field instrumentation
• Coordinate with purchasing on component procurement, substitutions, and lead time constraints
• Evaluate vendor submittals and approve alternate components against design specifications

• Develop complete panel layouts including din rail arrangements, wire duct routing, terminal block assignments, and enclosure sizing
• Produce UL 508A-compliant panel design packages suitable for third-party fabrication
• Define cable and conduit schedules, field device junction box layouts, and interconnect wiring drawings

• Design industrial network architectures including Ether Net/IP topologies, DLR ring configurations, and managed switch layouts
• Produce network topology diagrams and device addressing documentation

• Serve as the electrical design lead on assigned projects, coordinating with project managers and mechanical engineering throughout the design lifecycle
• Participate in design reviews, drawing kickoffs, and internal engineering review meetings
• Support panel fabricators and field installation teams by responding to RFIs and issuing drawing clarifications
• Develop and maintain as-built drawing packages upon project completion
• Create Description of Operation (DOO) documents that clearly describe system behavior for use by programmers and commissioning personnel
• Issue drawing revisions, engineering change orders, and design deviations as required

• Maintain and contribute to internal electrical design standards, schematic templates, title block standards, and component libraries within AutoCAD Electrical
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, reduce material cost, and improve drawing quality
• Stay current with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A, OSHA)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), or closely related field; equivalent professional experience considered
• 3–7 years of experience in electrical design for industrial automation or material handling control systems
• Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical — schematic design, panel layouts,…