Electrical Design Technician

Electric Supply & Equipment; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Electric Supply & Equipment in Apex, NC is seeking a Design Technician to translate engineering intent into manufacturable designs. You will prepare layouts, generate manufacturing files, update documentation, and support internal testing.

A successful candidate will have an associate degree and CAD experience, familiarity with EPLAN/AutoCAD, and strong attention to detail as you collaborate with engineers, production, and quality teams in a structured office setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 1–3 years CAD, panel layout, or industrial documentation experience.
• Familiarity with electrical components and basic control panel architecture.
• Knowledge of EPLAN or AutoCAD or similar CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply redlines from customers, Design Engineers, or Quality teams in CAD software.
• Design and produce terminal block labels and panel identification markers.
• Generate and manage manufacturing files for production use.
• Assist with internal testing activities as required.
• Maintain project documentation, revision histories, and drawing packages.
• Support creation and maintenance of Bills of Materials under engineer direction.
• Review engineering documentation with Sales, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Skills

CAD experience

panel layout

documentation

communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical experience

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

The Design Technician prepares layouts, generates manufacturing files, updates documentation, and assists internal testing activities. This role ensures engineering intent is accurately translated into manufacturable designs while contributing to continuous improvement and business initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply redlines and updates from customers, Design Engineers, or Quality teams in EPLAN, AutoCAD, or other design software.
• Design and produce terminal block labels, phenolic tags, and other panel identification markers.

• Generate and manage manufacturing files for production use.

• Assist with internal testing activities as required.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, revision histories, and drawing packages.
• Support the creation and maintenance of Bills of Material (BOM) under engineer direction.
• Assist Sales, Engineering, and Quality teams by reviewing engineering documentation.

Required

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in CAD, panel layout, or industrial documentation.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical components and basic control panel architecture.
• Working knowledge of EPLAN, AutoCAD, or similar CAD tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured design workflows.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers, production teams, and quality personnel.
• Highly organized with strong documentation and file management habits.
• Comfortable working in an office environment with extended computer-based work.

Preferred

• Knowledgeable of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL508A standards.
• “Hands on” electrical/mechanical experience or hobbies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Electric Supply and Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person, employee, or job applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. Further, it is the policy of ES&E to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements. This policy is intended to apply to all personnel actions affecting, but not limited to compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company sponsored training, education and social and recreation programs. It is also our policy to comply with all federal and state employment law.

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical coverage (employees may choose between two comprehensive plans)
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance (company paid and supplemental)
• Short-term disability and long-term disability are 100% employer paid benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution
• Tel-a-Doc phone consultations

Financial Rewards

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and ROTH options along with employer matching
• Profit Sharing Plan
• College Savings – access to a 529 plan

Wellbeing

• Company values employees’ time with family by typically honoring standard work hours
• Paid Time Off (employees receive paid time off and can purchase additional days each year)
• Paid Holidays (8 per year)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free counseling resources and work/life balance tools
• Annual on-site flu shot clinic
• Business casual work environment
• Volunteering opportunities
• Family outings and employee activities throughout the year
• Legal Services & Identity Theft benefits

Culture of Excellence

• Proven track record in providing outstanding customer service
• Named one of the “Best Places to Work in NC” for several years
• Scheduled company meetings
• ISO Certification
• Open door policy
• Company milestones celebrated
• Peer-to-peer recognition program (Essie Bucks)