Electrical Design Engineer

Synstack Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United States is seeking a Panel Design Engineer to design electrical control panels and create detailed schematics. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in panel design, along with proficiency in CAD tools including Autodesk Inventor. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work on innovative designs in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, CAD/CAM, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical/control panel design.
• Proficient with CAD tools such as Autodesk Inventor and CREO.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels for various systems.
• Create detailed schematics and wiring diagrams using CAD.
• Select appropriate components based on application standards.

Skills

Electrical control panel design

Proficient with CAD tools

3+ years experience in design

BOM management

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

CREO

Pro-panel

Job description

Role: Panel Design Engineer

Duration: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels, including power distribution, DCS/PLC/SCADA, HMIs, motor control, and safety systems.
• Plan DIN rail, terminal block, and assembly for logical signal flow and clean wiring.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, and wiring diagrams using CAD software.
• Evaluate installation environments (indoor, outdoor, washdown, hazardous) to ensure proper panel protection.
• Design and specification of custom sheet metal enclosures and back panels.
• Application-specific HVAC system planning and oversight.
• Design enclosure layouts and cooling solutions to manage heat dissipation for solid-state devices.
• Routing power and control wiring to minimize interference and maintain code compliance.
• Select appropriate components (relays, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, etc.) based on application and standards.
• Collaborate with Control software developer, Platform and manufacturing to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Generate bills of materials (BOMs) and documentation packages for production and customers.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards (UL508A, NEC, CE, IEC, etc.).
• Support panel fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting during production and commissioning.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Associate/Bachelor/Master’s degree in Mechatronics, CAD/CAM, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical/control panel design.
• Proficient with CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor, CREO, Pro-panel).
• Experience with ERP systems for BOM management.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing, Analyst, and Other

Industries

Manufacturing

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