Electrical Designer - Remote

Job Description:

Reports To: Technical Director/Engineering Manager

Summary Responsible for the design and layout of control panels and electrical systems used in robotic palletizing systems
(and associated automated equipment).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Layout and configure industrial electrical system drawings for automated machinery using AutoCAD. Create and
maintain electrical wiring diagrams, system I/O layouts, and control panel layout drawings. Perform calculations for
component sizing. Maintain master drawings. (40%)
2. Generate Bills of Materials and documentation for system production and installation. Source replacement
components for obsolete items. (40%)
3. Ensure product quality and verify that equipment meets current safety standards (10%)
4. Support the Sales Department by answering technical questions, quotation of custom options, confirming system and
component capabilities. (5%)
5. Assist with continuous improvement and R&D projects. Sourcing new components. (5%)
6. Communication with members of Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Panel Assembly, Manufacturing
and other individuals in various departments, as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.):
Constant (over 66%)
None
Frequent (33%-66%)
 Independence of Action
(Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager, incumbent follows precedents and procedures, and may set priorities
and organizes work with general guidelines established by supervisor/manage).
 Decision Making
(Decisions may affect work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business or operational decision that affect
the department).
 Problem Solving
(Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills,
and general precedents and practices.).

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:
Knowledge-
Software
Intermediate
a. AutoCAD
b. ERP Software (Infor M3/MS Dynamics)
c. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
d. Adobe Acrobat/Foxit PDF Software
Technical
Intermediate
a. Electrical design best practices - NEC and UL508A compliance
b. Automation Components - usage, selection, compatibility
c. Safety Components and standards - usage, selection, compatibility
Basic
a. Networking
Equipment - Theory of Operation
Basic
a. Palletizing and material handling equipment

Skills
Advanced
a. Written, Oral and Electronic (interpersonal) Communication
b. Industrial Electrical Blueprint reading
Intermediate
c. Computer/Technical
d. Project/Process Management
e. Analytical

Abilities :

a. Ability to provide a respectful work environment for others
b. Ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere.
Education and/or Experience:
 High school diploma or GED equivalent required
 Trade School, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree desired
 3-5 years related professional experience in automation