Electrical CAD Designer

AP Executive Staffing; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AP Executive Staffing partners with a well-established manufacturing company in the Buffalo area to identify an Electrical CAD Designer to join the engineering team. The role focuses on hands-on electrical design using SolidWorks Electrical to support industrial equipment fabrication and production.

The ideal candidate has 3-8 years of experience, advanced SolidWorks Electrical skills (Schematic and 3D), and a solid background in electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or a related field.
• Approximately 3-8 years of experience in electrical CAD design, electrical drafting, or industrial equipment design.
• Advanced experience with SolidWorks Electrical Schematic and 3D is required.
• Strong background creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, instrumentation, and power distribution.
• Experience with electrical assemblies, cable routing, and integrating electrical components into mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and industry standards, including NEC, NFPA 70, and UL508A.
• Experience creating BOMs, managing engineering changes, and maintaining accurate design documentation.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience is a plus.
• Experience with industrial automation, manufacturing equipment, or other engineered systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts for industrial equipment and systems.
• Utilize SolidWorks Electrical to create and modify electrical designs, including component layouts, cable routing, and electrical assemblies.
• Prepare accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), equipment documentation, and drawings for manufacturing and installation.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and ready for manufacturing.
• Support the design and integration of electrical components, control panels, instrumentation, and power distribution systems.
• Review and update existing designs, manage drawing revisions, and incorporate engineering changes.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues and assist manufacturing teams with technical questions throughout the production process.
• Participate in design reviews and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and manufacturability.

Skills

SolidWorks Electrical

Electrical CAD

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams

Control panel layouts

PLCs

VFDs

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial electrical systems

Education

Electrical Engineering Tech degree

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

AP Executive Staffing is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in the Buffalo area to identify a talented Electrical CAD Designer to join their growing engineering team!

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on electrical design, working with advanced CAD software, and collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to bring complex equipment and systems to life.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SolidWorks Electrical, experience designing industrial electrical systems, and the ability to develop detailed drawings that support equipment fabrication, assembly, and production.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop detailed electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts for industrial equipment and systems.
• Utilize SolidWorks Electrical to create and modify electrical designs, including component layouts, cable routing, and electrical assemblies.
• Prepare accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), equipment documentation, and drawings for manufacturing and installation.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and ready for manufacturing.
• Support the design and integration of electrical components, control panels, instrumentation, and power distribution systems.
• Review and update existing designs, manage drawing revisions, and incorporate engineering changes.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues and assist manufacturing teams with technical questions throughout the production process.
• Participate in design reviews and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and manufacturability.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or a related field.
• Approximately 3-8 years of experience in electrical CAD design, electrical drafting, or industrial equipment design.
• Advanced experience with SolidWorks Electrical Schematic and 3D is required.
• Strong background creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, instrumentation, and power distribution.
• Experience with electrical assemblies, cable routing, and integrating electrical components into mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and industry standards, including NEC, NFPA 70, and UL508A.
• Experience creating BOMs, managing engineering changes, and maintaining accurate design documentation.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience is a plus.
• Experience with industrial automation, manufacturing equipment, or other engineered systems is highly desirable.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Strong technical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A hands-on approach to design and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A genuine interest in electrical design, manufacturing, and continuous improvement.