Controls Designer - AutoCAD Electrical

General Kinematics Corporation; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-sharing incentive bonus

Flexible benefit programs

Job summary

General Kinematics Corporation is seeking an AutoCAD Electrical Controls Designer in Crystal Lake, Illinois, to join its Controls Engineering team. The successful candidate will prepare and revise electrical drawings, develop project documentation, and ensure the quality of deliverables, all while collaborating across disciplines.

This role requires a strong background in AutoCAD Electrical and electrical drafting standards. Benefits include a profit-sharing incentive and flexible programs to support employee well-being and career development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical drafting experience in industrial projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiarity with industrial control panel design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise electrical drawing packages.
• Develop plans, details, wiring diagrams, panel schedules.
• Coordinate drawing reviews with engineers and project managers.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical drafting

Microsoft Office Suite

Eplan competency

Education

Certificate or AAS in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoDesk Vault

Inventor

Revit

Job description

Description

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.

Requirements

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