Electrical Design Engineer

Aegis Worldwide; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis Worldwide in Asheville, NC seeks an Electrical CAD Design Engineer to design electrical control panels, wiring harnesses, and cable routing for new product development. You will create 2D drawings and 3D models, develop schematics and BOMs, and ensure compliance with UL/CE/IEC standards through cross-functional collaboration.

Join a team that values hands-on CAD work, prototype troubleshooting, and documentation accuracy from concept through production in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3-5+ years of electrical design experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong experience with PTC Creo (Creo Cabling/Harness experience highly preferred).
• Experience designing electrical control panels, wiring harnesses, and cable routing.
• Ability to develop 2D drawings and 3D electrical models.
• Experience creating electrical schematics and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of UL, CE, NFPA, or IEC electrical standards.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and validating designs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels, wiring harnesses, cable routing, and electrical assemblies using AutoCAD Electrical and Creo.
• Create accurate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models to support manufacturing and product development.
• Develop electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Support engineering change requests by updating design documentation and CAD models.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, manufacturing, and project engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems during prototype builds and testing, including AC/DC connections.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with UL, CE, IEC, and industry standards.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control within a PDM/PLM environment.
• Assist in developing technical documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing support documentation.

Skills

Electrical CAD design

AutoCAD Electrical

PTC Creo

Wiring harness design

Cable routing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

PTC Creo

Job description

A leading manufacturer is seeking an Electrical CAD Design Engineer to join its engineering team supporting advanced industrial equipment and power systems. This individual will play a key role in the design and documentation of electrical control panels, wiring harnesses, and cable routing for new product development.

This position is ideal for an engineer with several years of electrical design experience who enjoys creating detailed CAD models while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams from concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels, wiring harnesses, cable routing, and electrical assemblies using AutoCAD Electrical and Creo.
• Create accurate 2D drawings and 3D CAD models to support manufacturing and product development.
• Develop electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Support engineering change requests by updating design documentation and CAD models.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, manufacturing, and project engineering teams throughout product development.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems during prototype builds and testing, including AC/DC electrical connections.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable UL, CE, IEC, and industry standards.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control within a PDM/PLM environment.
• Assist in developing technical documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing support documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of electrical design experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong experience with PTC Creo (Creo Cabling/Harness experience is highly preferred).
• Experience designing electrical control panels, wiring harnesses, and cable routing.
• Ability to develop both 2D drawings and 3D electrical models.
• Experience creating electrical schematics and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of UL, CE, NFPA, or IEC electrical standards.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems and validating designs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Experience

• Cable routing
• Electrical panel layout
• PDM/PLM systems (Teamcenter or similar)
• Technical documentation and work instructions
• Prototype support and product validationAutomotive, industrial equipment, power generation, or heavy manufacturing experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on challenging electrical design projects from concept through production.
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Competitive compensation package with strong benefits.
• Stable, long-term direct hire opportunity with excellent career growth potential.