Electrical Designer

ARC Specialties; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match

Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Profit Sharing

Job summary

ARC Specialties in Houston, TX is seeking an Electrical Designer to join our automation team. You will perform project and electrical design work, prepare schematics, layouts, BOMs and installation details, and collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Designers.

You'll walk the shop floor to support production and report to the Vice President of Design. The ideal candidate has an associate degree, 3+ years of electrical design experience for industrial or OEM equipment, strong AutoCAD skills,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design, Electrical Technology, or related field (Bachelor’s degree a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial, OEM, or engineered equipment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Demonstrated proficiency to do AutoCAD drawings.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
• Effective written and oral communications.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete assignments on a timely basis.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical designs and layouts for complete systems and components of a project.
• Perform project design packages typically comprising wiring schematics, layouts, BOM, installation details, etc.
• Understand and apply commonly used company design standards and methods.
• Design and create 2D drawings.
• Collaborate with both Mechanical and Electrical Designers to ensure quality of design.
• Ensure that tasks assigned are completed on time and are of good quality.
• Other items as required by Engineering management team.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Design

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking to hire a detailed-oriented, driven, and resourceful Electrical Designer for automated manufacturing systems. The successful candidate will perform project and electrical design work. You will prepare project design packages typically comprising schematics, layouts, installation details etc. under the supervision of a Project Managers.Products designed will be on shop floor from start to finish. Employee will have an office but will be required to walk the shop floor to communicate with the production team and assist with questions relating to their design, when needed. This position will report to the Vice President of Design and will work out of our headquarters in Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete electrical designs and layouts for complete systems and components of a project.
• Perform project design packages typically comprising wiring schematics, layouts, BOM, installation details, etc.
• Understand and apply commonly used company design standards and methods.
• Design and create 2D drawings.
• Collaborate with both Mechanical and Electrical Designers to ensure quality of design.
• Ensure that tasks assigned are completed on time and are of good quality.
• Other items as required by Engineering management team.

Basic (Required) Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design, Electrical Technology, or related field (Bachelor’s degree a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial, OEM, or engineered equipment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Demonstrated proficiency to do AutoCAD drawings.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
• Effective written and oral communications.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate with other areas to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete assignments on a timely basis.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of Power distribution.
• Knowledge of Motor control circuits.
• PLC I/O wiring and panel design.
• Understanding of wire, cable, and conduit sizing.
• Knowledge of Instrumentation and field device wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and ability to accurately and clearly create and document purchase requests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automation, Robotics, Machine Tools, or Custom Machinery preferred.
• Previous experience with hands on build of control panels and field wiring.
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete assignments on a timely basis.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for BOM generation, JobBOSS preferred.
• Ability to develop a good understanding of Company standards, practices and procedures pertaining to engineering and design.
• Work with minimum supervision, be a self-starter, be able to meet goals and deadlines on own initiative.
• Be self-motivated and able to maintain deadlines of assigned project deliverables.
• Knowledge of control systems design and understanding of codes (NEC 70, UL508A, NFPA79, ANSI/A3 15.06, CE, EX, IEC).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing