Electrical Controls Designer

Sure Controls Inc.; Greenville (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sure Controls Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an Electrical Controls Designer to translate requirements into detailed schematics, panel layouts and BOMs for customer projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

The role covers creating 2D/3D enclosure drawings, developing base ePlan designs, acting as SME for CAD tools (AutoCad, AutoCad Electrical, ePlan), designing panel builds, and ensuring designs meet safety and company standards; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or technical certificate required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of related experience in electrical design focused on controls.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates 2D and 3D drawings of enclosures for integration projects.
• Develop and maintain base ePlan designs used as starting points.
• Subject Matter Expert for CAD tools used to support electrical design.
• Designs panel build projects.
• Assists engineering with parts/macros creation.
• Verifies schematics meet Sure Controls design standards.
• Selects parts/components from standard listings per engineer specs.
• Manages ePlan database with parts and standards.
• Maintains UL standards and certifications.
• Creates reports for automation of the panel shop (wire routing, labels, etc.).
• Ensures designs conform to safety and engineering standards.
• Communicates effectively with project team.
• Supports Sure Controls associates as needed.

Skills

CAD tools

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Two-year degree or technical certificate

Four-year degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCad

AutoCad Electrical

ePlan

Job description

The Electrical Controls Designer is responsible for designing machine and process control systems as required by the customer in support of overall project objectives. This role translates functional requirements and engineering specifications into detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and bills of materials while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates 2D and 3D drawings of enclosures for integration projects.
• Develop and maintain base ePlan designs used for starting points.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CAD tools used to support electrical design.
• Designs panel build projects.
• Assists engineering team with creation of parts/macros.
• Verifies that schematics are up to current Sure Controls design standards.
• Makes recommendations to electrical engineers during project scope and initial design.
• Able to select parts/components from standard listing using specifications provided by engineer.
• Manages ePlan database by developing parts and standards.
• Understands and maintains UL standards and certifications.
• Creates reports for automation of the panel shop, including wire routing/wire specs, wire labels, terminal labels, device tags, and enclosure cutouts.
• Ensure designs conform to company engineering and safety standards.
• Communicates openly with project team in an effective and positive manner.
• Willingness to assist Sure Controls associates.
• Accountable to committed tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

*An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

COMPETENCIES:

Cognitive Skills:

• Interpretation of Written Information
• Working Memory – Ability to recall stored, visual images or verbal information
• Decision Making – Gathering facts, analysis and producing a final choice
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions and works well individually and in group problem solving situations
• Detail orientated – Ability to catch disconnects, missed information and audit work effectively

Business Acumen:

• Basic Financial Knowledge and Mathematical Abilities (Markup, Margin, Discounts)

Leadership:

• Foster Open Communications
• Meet Customer Needs
• Promote Teamwork
• Think Creatively
• Show Drive and Initiative

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Two-year degree or related technical certificate and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience and/or Training: 3+ years of related experience and/or education/training in electrical design with emphasis on controls. Strong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking), Time Management skills.

Technology/Equipment:Computing/Software Skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with design software, such as AutoCad, AutoCad Electrical, or ePlan.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Four-year degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience and/or Training 7+ years related experience and/or education/training in electrical controls design. Strong Communication skills (listening, questioning, speaking), Time Management skills.

Technology/Equipment: Computing/Software Skills including Microsoft Office Suite and prior experience using ePlan to automate panel build process.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Speak and hear communications.

Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Occasional travel (local, national, international) is required.

May be required to work hours outside of the typical 7:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. day.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is from quiet to moderate. Occasional remote work may be an option for this position. Occasional travel is required up to 10% (local, national, international). May be required to work hours outside of the typical 7:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. day.