Control Panel CAD Designer – Fast-Paced Automation

Sterling St James LLC

Town of Germantown (WI)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Company‑matched retirement plan

Job summary

Sterling St James LLC in the Greater Milwaukee area is seeking an Electrical CAD Designer to create and finalize robust electrical schematics and panel layouts for high‑complexity automation projects. You will collaborate with panel builders and controls engineers to verify BOM specs, manage large multi‑page drawing packages, and translate physical systems into precise CAD drawings for rapid deployment.

This direct‑hire role emphasizes drafting velocity and accuracy, offering a competitive base

Qualifications

5+ years with a custom machine builder or automation integrator.
Proficiency in standard CAD tools with fast, accurate drafting.
Ability to translate physical systems into clean CAD drawings.

Responsibilities

Generate Schematics & Panel Layouts: Create, modify, and finalize robust electrical schematics and panel layouts for high-complexity automation projects.
Drive Large Drawing Packages: Manage 20–50+ page drawing sets with speed and accuracy.
Map Physical System Architectures: Translate hardware like robotic cells and conveyors into CAD drawings.
Collaborate with Panel Builders & Engineers: Verify BOM specs and callouts against real builds.
Design for Panel Shop Efficiency: Create layouts that enable rapid wiring and neat routing.