Controls Designer - AutoCAD Electrical

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

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

General Kinematics is the premier manufacturer of vibrating equipment for the processing of bulk materials. From vibratory feeders to entire process systems, General Kinematics creates the solutions customers require to process even the most difficult materials.

We are currently looking for a qualified AutoCAD Electrical Controls Designer to join our team in Crystal Lake Illinois. This position will be a part of our Controls Engineering team providing support for the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise electrical drawing packages based on engineer and designer input while maintaining accuracy, quality, and project schedules.
• Independently develop and update plans, details, one-lines, wiring diagrams, panel schedules, control panel layouts, BOM, and related industrial control project documents.
• Coordinate drawing reviews & deliverables with electrical engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to ensure consistency and completeness.
• Track drawing progress, communicate schedule impacts, and support timely completion of deliverables.
• Update drawing packages as designs evolve throughout project development and installation and commissioning phases.
• Create and verify project BoMs (Bill of Materials). As well as review panel builds with engineer and vendor (as applicable).
• Assist with field markups, as-builts, as-shipped, and post commissioning drawings; incorporate field and red line revisions accurately.
• Maintain organized project file structures, version control, and document management procedures per company standards.
• Initiate & lead standard development for consistency and efficiency improvement of drawing sets.
• Support project design schedules, equipment lists, and project documentation efforts.
• Ability to convert CAD drawings to any other formats such as pdf, Eplan, etc.
• Participate in quality control reviews and help maintain drafting standards and best practices.
• Support the companies AutoCAD Electrical standards and make improvements as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Certificate or AAS in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, or closely related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Eplan competency is a plus.
• 3+ years of electrical drafting experience in industrial projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, including model/paper space, annotation, sheet set management and organization, and Bill of Materials creation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Familiarity with industrial control panel design.
• Solid understanding of drafting standards and electrical drawing conventions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering markups, specifications, and design packages.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and schedule management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoDesk Vault, Inventor, or similar tools.
• Experience with Revit or similar 3D drafting tools.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A, and electrical design practices.
• Experience designing for supporting industrial manufacturing projects.
• Exposure to industrial controls, SCADA, or instrumentation-related projects.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and industrial control system documentation.

Pay: $60,000 to $80,000 paid annually. The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, geography, and internal equity.

• Benefits: The position also comes with an annual profit-sharing incentive bonus payment. Our benefit programs provide choice and flexibility to meet the needs of you and your family. This includes health and well-being, financial planning tools, career development, PTO, and more.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EOE M/F/D/V