Controls Designer: AutoCAD Electrical & PLCs

Lincoln Electric; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Automation in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Controls Designer to design and document electrical control systems for custom automation equipment. You will create schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs using AutoCAD Electrical, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electrical controls design, a strong grasp of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and a passion for high-quality electrical documentation for advanced automation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3+ years in electrical controls design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN; familiar with NFPA 79/70E and ISO standards.
• Experience in manufacturing/automation environments; strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Design control systems for custom automation equipment and robotic work cells.
• Specify PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators; program PLCs and HMIs.
• Collaborate with controls engineers, mechanical designers, project managers, and production teams.
• Support testing, debugging, and commissioning; ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.
• Document design specs, drawings, and test results; continuously improve design practices.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical codes

Teamwork

Communication

Electrical design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Lincoln Electric Automation in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Controls Designer to design and document electrical control systems for custom automation equipment. You will create schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs using AutoCAD Electrical, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electrical controls design, a strong grasp of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and a passion for high-quality electrical documentation for advanced automation systems.