CAD Operator – Industrial Control & Automation

Kids for the Future; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an CAD Operator to design and support PLC-based control systems for a leading manufacturer in material handling. You will create electrical schematics and panel layouts, coordinate field wiring, and ensure production orders are prepared for fabrication.

Requirements include a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with Allen Bradley controls.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree with emphasis on Industrial Control Systems.
• 5 years of related industry experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical software for panel layouts.
• Familiar with UL508A safety conformance and NEC code.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and Rockwell HMIs.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and motor circuits.

Responsibilities

• Designs control panels and electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Prepares field component layouts including conveyors.
• Sketches motor and field components on layouts.
• Designs safety circuits as required.
• Selects PLCs (Allen Bradley/others) per project needs.
• Produces bills of materials for panels and field components.
• Supports wiring and assembly of control panels.
• Coordinates interfaces with vendors and works overtime when needed.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen Bradley PLCs

HMI (Rockwell)

SLC 500 / CompactLogix

UL standards knowledge

NEC code knowledge

Schematic reading

Excel / Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Associates or Bachelors) with Industrial Control Systems emphasis

5 years of related industry experience in lieu of degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical 2018+

AutoCAD 2018+

Microsoft Excel

Industrial control panel design tools

Job description

Kids for the Future in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an CAD Operator to design and support PLC-based control systems for a leading manufacturer in material handling. You will create electrical schematics and panel layouts, coordinate field wiring, and ensure production orders are prepared for fabrication.

Requirements include a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with Allen Bradley controls.