AutoCAD Electrical Controls Designer for Industrial Panels & BOM

General Kinematics Corporation; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Health and well-being benefits

PTO and career development

Job summary

General Kinematics Corporation in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking an AutoCAD Electrical Controls Designer to join our Controls Engineering team. You will prepare and revise electrical drawing packages, develop wiring diagrams, BOMs, and panel layouts, and ensure reviews with engineers and project managers.

Qualifications include 3+ years of electrical drafting in industrial projects and strong AutoCAD Electrical skills. NEC/NFPA knowledge is a plus; hybrid and on-site options available.

Qualifications

• Certificate or AAS in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, or closely related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Eplan competency is a plus.
• Experience with electrical drafting in industrial projects (3+ years).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical including model/paper space, sheet set management, and BOM creation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with industrial control panel design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise electrical drawing packages based on input from engineers and designers.
• Independently develop wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and related documents.
• Coordinate drawing reviews with engineers, PMs, and other disciplines for consistency.
• Track drawing progress and support timely deliverables.
• Update drawings as designs evolve through project phases.
• Create and verify project BOMs and review panel builds with engineers/vendors.
• Assist with field markups, as-builts, and post commissioning drawings.
• Maintain organized project file structures and version control.
• Lead standard development for consistent drawing sets.
• Support project schedules, equipment lists, and documentation.
• Convert CAD drawings to other formats (PDF, EPLAN, etc.).
• Participate in quality reviews and maintain drafting standards.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

Detail-oriented

Schedule management

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team coordination

Reading engineering markups

Education

Drafting/Design or Engineering Technology degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan competency

AutoDesk Vault / Inventor / Revit

Job description

General Kinematics Corporation in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking an AutoCAD Electrical Controls Designer to join our Controls Engineering team. You will prepare and revise electrical drawing packages, develop wiring diagrams, BOMs, and panel layouts, and ensure reviews with engineers and project managers.

Qualifications include 3+ years of electrical drafting in industrial projects and strong AutoCAD Electrical skills. NEC/NFPA knowledge is a plus; hybrid and on-site options available.