Job Title: Electrical Designer

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Exemption Classification: Salary, Exempt

Summary: The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible for the electrical design and documentation of engineered-to-order machinery and systems from project kickoff through customer acceptance. This role develops electrical schematics, panel layouts, and related documentation while coordinating closely with Project Engineers, Controls Engineers, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to ensure accurate, code-compliant, and manufacturable electrical solutions.

This position focuses on technical execution, design quality, and electrical system reliability, while supporting cross-functional project delivery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM DUTIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Documentation

Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent tools

Generate complete electrical drawing packages in accordance with company and industry standards

Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and internal drafting procedures

Prepare customer approval drawings and documentation

Project Electrical Ownership

Own the electrical design content for assigned projects from engineering kickoff through customer acceptance

Review customer specifications and sales/proposal engineering files to inform electrical design decisions

Define electrical scope and coordinate integration with mechanical and controls designs

Cross-Functional Coordination

Collaborate with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, Manufacturing, and Vendors to align electrical execution with project needs

Support Purchasing with material requisitions and technical clarification

Assist with expediting materials when schedule impacts arise

Manufacturing, Testing & Field Support

Assist manufacturing personnel during panel build and machine assembly to resolve electrical design questions

Support in-house testing and customer runoffs as required

Provide field support and troubleshooting assistance when necessary

Reliability, Quality & Standards

Incorporate reliability and maintainability considerations into electrical designs

Follow and reinforce electrical design standards and best practices

Address punch-list and corrective items prior to shipment

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Prepare and maintain electrical documentation, manuals, and line-up forms for manufacturing and maintenance

Support R&D and continuous improvement initiatives

Contribute lessons learned and design improvements to future projects

General Responsibilities

Ensure electrical material selections align with project cost and scope expectations

Support departmental goals and operational initiatives as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None. May assist in the training of new employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience: Associate degree in engineering, and / or 2 to 4 years of relevant technical experience. Must have basic knowledge of computers, electrical and design concepts, with experience in AutoCAD Electric. Project management experience is a plus. Must have basic Microsoft Office products knowledge. Capital equipment experience a plus.

Language Skills: Must be able to communicate verbally and/or in writing with other employees, other departments, supervision, customers, and management. Must be able to present information to groups of employees, customers, vendors etc.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform advanced level mathematic reasoning, as well as use calculations consistent with the electrical design of equipment in the cleaning equipment industry.

Reasoning Ability: Be able to identify work process problems and possible solutions.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Maintain local, regional and/or national membership in appropriate professional organizations/associations as necessary.

Physical Demands: Sit at workstation for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to adjust visual focus. May be required to reach, stoop and/or bend on an as needed basis. Must be able to climb stairs as necessary.

Work Environment: Work in controlled environment of office, along with traditional shop atmosphere. Can be exposed to loud noises and various fumes or smells based on job. Work around high voltage machinery.

Travel: Must be able to periodically travel to customer's jobsite for startups, machine commissioning and warranty work as dictated by project (this is not normal).

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