Electrical Controls Design Engineer: Industrial Automation

MCS Automation; Wall (SD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development

Job summary

MCS Automation is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to own the electrical design scope for control systems in material handling. Office-based design role emphasizing AutoCAD Electrical, UL 508A compliance, and thorough, self-verified schematics and panel drawings.

The candidate will develop BOMs, coordinate with purchasing, and support project reviews, ensuring drawings meet NEC/NFPA 70 standards. On-site in Wall Township, NJ with potential hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, EET or related field.
• 3–7 years of electrical design experience in industrial automation or material handling.
• Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical for schematics and panel layouts.
• Knowledge of UL 508A, NEC/NFPA 70.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and existing electrical schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and self-verification.
• Manage multiple drawing packages under project schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete electrical design packages including power distribution diagrams, motor control schematics, I/O wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and field device wiring details using AutoCAD Electrical
• Design control panel layouts and enclosure configurations in compliance with UL 508A, NEC (NFPA 70), and NFPA 79
• Produce accurate, thoroughly self-verified schematics and panel drawings for use by fabricators and field installation teams
• Create and maintain drawing numbering, revision control, and project drawing registers
• Size and select electrical components including PLCs, VFDs, motor starters, safety relays, circuit protection devices, photoelectric sensors, proximity switches, and other field devices
• Develop detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) for control panels and field instrumentation
• Coordinate with purchasing on component procurement, substitutions, and lead time constraints
• Evaluate vendor submittals and approve alternate components against design specifications
• Develop complete panel layouts including din rail arrangements, wire duct routing, terminal block assignments, and enclosure sizing
• Produce UL 508A-compliant panel design packages suitable for third-party fabrication
• Define cable and conduit schedules, field device junction box layouts, and interconnect wiring drawings
• Design industrial network architectures including EtherNet/IP topologies, DLR ring configurations, and managed switch layouts
• Produce network topology diagrams and device addressing documentation
• Serve as the electrical design lead on assigned projects, coordinating with project managers and mechanical engineering throughout the design lifecycle
• Participate in design reviews, drawing kickoffs, and internal engineering review meetings
• Support panel fabricators and field installation teams by responding to RFIs and issuing drawing clarifications
• Develop and maintain as-built drawing packages upon project completion
• Create Description of Operation (DOO) documents that clearly describe system behavior for use by programmers and commissioning personnel
• Issue drawing revisions, engineering change orders, and design deviations as required
• Maintain and contribute to internal electrical design standards, schematic templates, title block standards, and component libraries within AutoCAD Electrical
• Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, reduce material cost, and improve drawing quality
• Stay current with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508A, OSHA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

MCS Automation is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to own the electrical design scope for control systems in material handling. Office-based design role emphasizing AutoCAD Electrical, UL 508A compliance, and thorough, self-verified schematics and panel drawings.

The candidate will develop BOMs, coordinate with purchasing, and support project reviews, ensuring drawings meet NEC/NFPA 70 standards. On-site in Wall Township, NJ with potential hybrid options.