Job Title: Electrical Systems Designer
Job Description
This role focuses on designing and developing electrical and industrial control systems for complex industrial laundry and material handling equipment. The Electrical Systems Designer operates at a lead level, taking ownership of electrical system layout, supporting commissioning activities, and guiding less-experienced engineers to ensure projects progress smoothly and meet performance, safety, and reliability standards.
Responsibilities
Design electrical systems for industrial laundry equipment with a strong focus on material handling systems and industrial automation.
Translate defined equipment and system specifications into detailed electrical and control system layouts, including inputs, outputs, PLCs, and overall controls architecture.
Develop electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan, or similar 3D electrical design and modeling platforms.
Create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and related documentation for manufacturing and installation.
Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and electrical engineering team members to integrate control systems with mechanical designs and automation requirements.
Assist in commissioning new automation systems at customer sites, including system start-up, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Travel approximately 4-6 times per year for commissioning assignments, typically ranging from 1 to 3 weeks per trip.
Support programming, configuration, and integration of PLC control, VFDs, HMIs, and related industrial automation components.
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, safety requirements, and best practices for industrial electrical systems.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior or less-experienced engineers, helping to keep projects on schedule and aligned with design objectives.
Work closely with cross-functional teams across different business units to support global projects and share best practices in industrial controls and automation.
Contribute to continuous improvement of design methods, tools, and processes to enhance quality, reliability, and manufacturability of electrical systems.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
7+ years of experience in electrical system design, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong experience in industrial controls and industrial automation systems.
Proficiency in electrical system design for industrial equipment, including material handling systems.
Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan, or other comparable electrical design and 3D modeling platforms.
Practical experience with PLC control systems, including defining inputs and outputs and developing controls architecture and integration strategies.
Experience with VFDs (variable frequency drives) and HMIs within industrial control systems.
Ability to assist with commissioning of automation systems, including on-site troubleshooting and optimization.
Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles applied to industrial systems and manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to operate at a lead, or middle-management level, with the maturity and authority to guide engineers and keep projects moving forward.
Strong CAD skills and familiarity with electrical system documentation, including schematics and panel layouts.
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
5-10 years of experience in electrical system design and industrial controls, particularly in complex automated systems.
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
Exposure to CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) in support of engineering design and optimization.
Experience in designing systems for manufacturing or working within a manufacturing-focused environment.
Experience with large, complex industrial systems such as transportation and handling systems, tunnel washers, separators, feeders, and folders.
Ability to work effectively with international teams and stakeholders, providing visibility and support across global business units.
Interest in career growth with opportunities for upward and lateral mobility across different business units.
Comfort operating in a lead role within industrial controls, with the flexibility to adapt to different project scopes and team structures.
Work Environment
This position is based within a large, established industrial equipment organization that designs and manufactures advanced systems for the industrial laundry industry, including transportation and handling systems, tunnel washers, separators, feeders, and folders, as well as complete project solutions for fully equipped industrial laundries. The role sits in an office that houses a multidisciplinary engineering team of approximately 45 professionals, including software, mechanical, and electrical engineers, fostering close collaboration and knowledge sharing. The environment emphasizes industrial automation and control technologies, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and modern electrical design platforms such as AutoCAD Electrical and EPlan. The company operates multiple business units and sales offices across the globe, offering international exposure, travel, and visibility. Travel is required for commissioning activities, typically 4-6 trips per year lasting 1-3 weeks each. Depending on the individual and business needs, remote or hybrid work options may be available. The culture supports professional growth with opportunities for both upward and lateral mobility into different business units, and encourages continuous improvement, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Panama City, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $135000.00/yr.
PTO / vacation 15 days for the first 1-3 years Accrued per pay period This role is salaried They mentioned an additional amount "dumped in" after 60 days (they did not specify an exact number-just that there's an extra add after 60 days) ### 401(k) Up to 5% match Eligibility/timing: after a year ### Health & other insurance Health, dental, vision (with tiers) For employee-only health coverage, they stated the company pays the entire premium (no cost to employee) Health carrier mentioned: Blue Cross Blue Shield ### Education / development & other programs Tuition reimbursement Employee referral program They're "very open" to continuing education (seminars, training relevant to programs)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Panama City,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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About Actalent
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