Electrical Designer

Paylocity; Loves Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking an Electrical Designer with 5+ years in engineering to design instrument & controls, wiring, and cabinet layouts for products and new rentals. The role includes QA checks, programming updates, field startup support, and travel to client sites.

You will review specs, generate CAD drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or similar, select hardware, and assist sales and PM in design discussions. Travel 10–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two Year associated degree in electrical or automation field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of Engineering and Technology experience
• Experience using CAD software and electrical drafting tools
• Knowledge of electrical power design and instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications for compatibility with capabilities
• Create CAD drawings for electrical panel layouts, wiring, and cabinets
• Perform QA reviews of electrical systems and instrumentation
• Assist project management in design changes and customer communications
• Support field startups and installations at client sites
• Work with PLC programming and HMI under supervision

Skills

CAD software

Electrical drafting

PLC

HMI screens

Electrical drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year associate degree in electrical/automation

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

PCSCHEMATIC

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Electrical Designer is responsible for the designing of instrument & controls, electrical line wiring drawing and cabinet layouts for all products including new rental fleet, surplus assets and investment recovery. Assists with QA check out and minor programming updates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in reviews of customer specifications to assure project specifications are compatible with company capabilities.
• Completes CAD drawings and documentation for electrical design of panel layouts, line wiring, hardware selection and cabinet design, etc. Includes proper wiring sizing, conduit selection and hardware needed, etc.
• Performs quality assurance review of electrical systems, instrument selection and operation, calibration, and wiring. Participates in the wet cycle testing of equipment and completes mechanical and electrical R2R QA documentation, shop as-builts, corrections and final document sign off.
• Assists Project Management in negotiations with customers to approve product designs and changes. Helps to explain designs, layouts and engineered components to inside and outside customers.
• Confers with functional areas and production staff to discuss project specifications and or procedures to fulfill customer requirements.
• Assists sales to respond to customer questions as necessary regarding electrical controls and instrumentation to fit process needs.
• Supports contractor work within electrical aspects of equipment designs and fabrication.
• Performs administrative functions such as writing reports, O&M manuals, creating purchasing requisitions and assists with the purchase of materials or services.
• Performs, or assists at, equipment startups and installations at client’s sites. Includes some travel, mechanical and electrical checkout, training and final sign off of equipment and systems by the client. Will require field service reports, etc.
• Assist and work with PLC programming and HMI screens under the direction of the electrical engineer as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two Year associated degree in electrical or automation field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of Engineering and Technology experience — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. Full knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, electrical power design and their applications is required.
• Experience using CAD software, experience with electrical drafting software, such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, PCSCHEMATIC is a plus
• Design – Familiarity with design techniques, formulas, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Computers and Electronics — Familiarity with control panels, starter panels, terminal strips, PLC and I/O cards, electronic equipment and instruments.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&iD) and use basic electrician tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work performed in a manufacturing or shop environment with exposure to noise, machine oils, and moderate temperature variations.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching throughout the shift.
• Use of PPE (gloves, eye protection, steel-toed boots) required.
• May occasionally work in field settings for installation
• May be required to carry or move equipment or parts in excess of 50 lbs. with the assistance of a lifting device.

TRAVEL:

May travel to fieldwork sites to inspect, repair or test equipment which requires mental and physical change from routine office work.

10%-25% of time

Expected Compensation:

$70,000-$95,000 + 5% bonus eligibility

BENEFITS:

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more
• 401(k) match
• Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP)
• paid time off
• paid holidays

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  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.