Electrical Designer

ASTEC; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company serving the asphalt road building and aggregate processing industries. This role focuses on creating electrical drawings and related documents for the Electrical Engineering Department, coordinating with Engineering, Sales and Service to meet customer requirements.

Primary duties include preparing 3-phase, single-phase and low-voltage DC drawings, creating BOMs and parts lists, routing cables, processing sales

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2 years related experience.
• Experience with 3D-CAD and 2D-CAD design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPlan.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code and UL requirements.
• Ability to select proper components, size starters, breakers, wiring and conduit.
• Ability to read electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Knowledge of PLCs with no programming required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in determining power requirements, troubleshooting of electrical systems, and aiding in installations and permitting for customers.
• Supports electrical and controls troubleshooting.
• Supports the work order process by attending sales order meetings to gather/confirm electrical design requirements.
• Timely and accurate correction/resolution of drawing errors.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and activities as assigned.

Skills

Electrical drafting

3D/2D CAD

AutoCAD Electrical

EPlan

NEC/UL knowledge

Ladder diagrams

Troubleshooting

Travel OT

Education

Associates degree

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

About The Position

Primarily responsible for creating electrical drawings and associated documents in support of the Electrical Engineering Department. Works with various departments to determine customer requirements for electrical and control components.

• Prepares detailed 3-phase, single-phase and low-voltage DC electrical drawings including
• Creates electrical bills of material, purchased parts lists, cable routing, and operational notes.
• Processes sales orders and work orders.
• Interacts with Engineering, Sales, Service to determine/confirm customer requirements
• Coordinates with Procurement to ensure long lead time items may be identified and addressed
• Assists in determining power requirements, troubleshooting of electrical systems, and aiding in installations and permitting for customers.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Assists in determining power requirements, troubleshooting of electrical systems, and aiding in installations and permitting for customers.
• Supports as necessary lending assistance in electrical and controls troubleshooting.
• Supports the work order process by attending sales order meetings to gather/confirm electrical design requirements.
• Timely and accurate correction/resolution of drawing errors
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and activities as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Associates degree or a minimum of two years of equivalent knowledge/experience in a related field.
• Experience with 3D-CAD and 2D-CAD design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPlan.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code and UL requirements.
• Ability to select proper components, size starters, breakers, wiring and conduit.
• Ability to read electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Knowledge of PLC’s/No Programming Required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work overtime as needed.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

• No supervisory responsibilities

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be required to use protective personal equipment for varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.