Electrical Controls Designer

MDS Staffing; Humboldt (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking an Electrical Controls Designer to design electrical control systems for material handling equipment, including robots and bagging lines. You will draft using AutoCAD and prepare manufacturing and field assembly drawings.

The role requires proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and PLC ladder logic, strong math skills, and meticulous attention to detail. You will follow drafting standards and work under the Lead Controls Designer to deliver accurate, timely designs.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical design field or experience preferred.
• Proficient user of AutoCAD; AutoCAD Electrical and PLC Ladder Logic a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical practices; familiar with PLCs and motor control circuits.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical drafting and design (CAD) work using AutoCAD.
• Design electrical control systems per direction from Lead Controls Designer or Design Manager.
• Use and apply company drafting standards and best practices.
• Produce electrical control systems for material handling and packaging equipment.
• Create detailed drawings for manufacturing and field assembly drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical design drafting practices.
• Strong math skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented, producing work in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD drafting

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in electrical design field

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC Ladder Logic

Job description

Electrical Controls Designer

DEFINITION:

Responsible for designing electrical control systems for material handling equipment including robots, bag filling, and bag palletizers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Provide electrical drafting and design (CAD) work using AutoCAD.
• Design electrical control systems, per direction from Lead Controls Designer or Design Manager.
• Use and apply company drafting standards and best practices.
• Responsible for producing electrical control systems for material handling and packaging equipment
• Create detailed drawings for manufacturing and field assembly drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical design drafting practices.
• Strong math skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented, producing work in a timely manner with minimal errors.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in electrical design field or experience preferred.
• Proficient user of AutoCAD required (AutoCAD Electrical and PLC Ladder Logic a plus).
• Knowledge of electrical practices. Familiar with PLC’s, motor control circuits and other electrical components.
• Practices a strong work ethic.