Control Panel Designer

Thermon; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Control Panels Designer at Thermon will design control panels and assemblies per customer specifications to ensure customer satisfaction, production efficiency and Thermon profitability. The role is based in San Marcos, Texas, and involves identifying design requirements, preparing drawing packages, and supporting panel shop staff.

You will use AutoCAD and SEE Electrical, with CAD Drafter assistance, to create and review electrical schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams, and enclosure cutouts

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret instructions and follow guidance from supervisors.
• Willingness to learn by reading product information literature and training aides.
• Creativity, problem solving, and openness to change and innovation.
• Safety minded and team oriented.
• Able to instruct and guide new and existing employees.

Responsibilities

• Design small to medium projects or multiple small projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with designers and Project Managers to generate drawing packages.
• Collaborate with customer representatives on technical issues.
• Create and review drawings using AutoCAD and other software.
• Prepare and review drawings for accuracy.
• Review drawings prepared by other designers.
• Support production staff to ensure the product aligns with drawings.
• Adhere to Thermon procedures and guides related to quality and project execution.

Skills

Advanced CAD

Electrical knowledge

Electrical schematics

Three-phase power

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Engineering Technology (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SEE Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are - Thermon

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Who We Are - Thermon

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

Overview

The Control Panels Designer will design control panels and control panel assemblies per customer specifications to successfully ensure customer satisfaction, production efficiency, and Thermon profitability. Identify design requirements from BOMs, descriptions, specifications, instructions, and Thermon quotations. Prepare drawing packages, including BOMs, layouts, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and enclosure cutouts, and support Thermon Panel Shop staff in constructing the designs. Use design software (AutoCAD, SEE Electrical, etc.) and established guidelines and procedures to design control panels. Additional work support is available from CAD Drafters.

The Designer will be based out of the Thermon office in San Marcos, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of small to medium projects or several small projects simultaneously
• Collaborate with the other designers and Project Managers, to generate drawing packages
• Collaborate with customer representatives on technical issues
• Create and review drawings using AutoCAD and other software
• Prepare and review drawings for accuracy
• Review drawings prepared by other designers
• Support production staff to ensure the physical product aligns with drawings
• Adhere to Thermon procedures and guides related to quality and project execution

Key Characteristics, Competencies And Skills

• Computer literate - Advanced MS Office skills
• Advanced CAD, technical writing, and communication skills
• Working technical knowledge of electricity, electrical schematics and control logic, electrical control systems and components, and three phase power distribution
• Working knowledge of Codes and Standards (NEC, CEC, UL 508A, etc.)
• Experience with Standards related to Hazardous Locations (NFPA 496, UL 121201, CSA equivalents, etc.)
• Ability to work autonomously and drive results, and be self-driven and motivated
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Superior teamwork skills across a multi-faceted organization

Qualifications

• Minimum two year's prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to interpret written/oral instructions given by supervisor(s) or assigned personnel, to carry out assigned duties, but seek advice when needed. Instructions/guidance provided for new or non-standard assignments
• Willingness to learn by asking questions, reading product information literature, and viewing training aides
• Able to generate new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourage innovation, and solve problems creatively
• Be enthusiastic and willing to take on responsibility
• Be safety minded
• Must be team oriented and able to participate in a team culture
• Provide instruction and guidance to new and existing employees as needed.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred. Bachelor's degree in another technical field considered with industry experience.