Our Pittsburgh office, located in Cranberry, PA, is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer for our Engraving Solutions business, which sells through our MECCO and Gravotech brands. The position is responsible for the design and implementation of electrical and panel layouts for the MECCO Custom Solutions engraving machines. The Electrical Design Engineer will be successful in this position by leveraging their expertise in the creation of electrical schematics, design and construction of prototypes, and validation of products by performing various electrical tests. They will support our Engraving Solutions business through the entire product development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, production, and ongoing support.
This is an on-site role at our office located in Cranberry, PA.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the end-to-end electrical design process for customized Laser and Dot Peen marking systems, developing comprehensive schematic and panel layout packages using advanced features in AutoCAD Electrical.
- Select, evaluate, and specify critical electrical components (e.g., circuit breakers, relays, sensors, power supplies) to optimize system performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Produce and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Develop, test, and implement robust automation programs for customized systems, primarily utilizing Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs and associated programming software.
- Collaborate within the custom solution engineering team to ensure design meets project specifications and seamlessly integrates with mechanical and software components.
- Provide expert technical support during system build, testing, and commissioning, occasionally traveling (approx. 10%) to customer sites for inspections, installations, and start-ups.
What You Will Need To Be Successful:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience
- Strong Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and AutoDesk Suite
- Experience in the Allen-Bradley Suite
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA 79, UL508a
- Read and create electrical schematics using NFPA and IEC standards
- Attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving skills
- Working knowledge of SAP and Arena (PLM), Vault, AutomationDirect, or similar software
- Experience with Vision and Robot programming, networking, and common industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP and PROFINET)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
- Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
- A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
- Dress-for-your-day dress code
- Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program
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