Control Panel Design Engineer II

WEG; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Pleasant work environment

Job summary

WEG is hiring a Control Panel Design Engineer II in Duluth, Georgia. This role focuses on designing and documenting motor control panels, ensuring compliance with standards while meeting customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience and an engineering degree. Key responsibilities include developing schematics, supporting manufacturing, and maintaining quality standards. A full benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Develop schematics, bills of materials, and assembly drawings.
• Provide guidance and support to manufacturing.
• Ensure product designs meet requirements and timelines.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Intermediate Excel skills

Basic programming of intelligent devices

Knowledge of VFD and Soft Starter principles

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

About The Role

WEG is hiring a Control Panel Design Engineer II. This role is responsible for creating designs and documentation for industrial motor control panels that meet customer requirements while complying with applicable standards and manufacturing procedures. Scope includes standard products, modified standard products, customer- or application-specific OEM products, and custom products. Interfacing with sales, service, customers, and production, and will work both independently and as part of a team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop schematics, bills of materials, and assembly drawings using AutoCAD
• Provide guidance and support to manufacturing and other areas regarding product requirements
• Participate in and provide training for other engineering team members
• Study and analyze project technical documents and specifications
• Apply thorough understanding of relevant electrical standards to prevent electrical hazards
• Communicate progress and deviations from schedule or budget to colleagues, managers, and clients
• Estimate time, cost, labor, and materials required for production; reformulate plans based on unexpected circumstances or client changes
• Adhere to best practices for documentation and version control
• Define design approach for new products and platforms and generate design specifications
• Prepare accurate field notes, sketches, and single‑line diagrams for use in construction documents
• Make design decisions based on specific job requirements and prepare complete design packages
• Release panels and prints to operations and release critical materials for purchasing
• Ensure product designs meet requirements, quality expectations, and timelines
• Mark up schematics and generate revisions or additions to existing drawing sets
• Process markups affecting multiple drawings
• Ensure consistency across drawing sets
• Check markups for practicality, obstructions, and accuracy using multi‑layer techniques
• Create, revise, and maintain routings and work centers in the system
• Update metrics to improve routing and production planning accuracy
• Maintain revision control
• Execute SAP tasks
• Drive cost reduction initiatives
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Education

• Engineering degree or equivalent; directly related work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Knowledge & Training

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Intermediate Excel skills, including charts, graphs, formulas, tables, pivot charts, and macros
• Basic familiarity with 3‑phase and single‑phase power design
• Knowledge of VFD and Soft Starter principles
• AutoCAD required; AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN preferred
• Knowledge of industrial standards and their application, including UL 508A (Short Circuit Current Ratings), NEC, and NEMA; UL 508A MTR Certification preferred
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods, including the ability to maintain design cost targets
• Understanding of BOM systems and material management
• Basic programming of intelligent devices and components
• Ability to read schematics for troubleshooting and identify functional defects
• Familiarity with basic programming methods and parameter identification of industrial drives and/or soft starters
• Ability to create logical circuits based on customer operational requirements
• Familiarity with quality control tools, including 5S and root cause analysis
• Basic electronics and circuit analysis, including DC and AC fundamentals, basic electrical laws, series and parallel circuits, network analysis, grounding techniques, magnetism, inductance/capacitance, resistance, diodes, potentiometers, and logic operations
• Digital systems knowledge, including logic families, arithmetic/logic instructions, I/O programming, timers, interrupts, and interfacing techniques

Experience

• 3+ years of relevant work experience required

Job Requirements

Position requires authorization to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.