Electrical Designer (Conveyor/Material Handling)

Accelera; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k) with match

Profit Sharing

PTO 4 weeks

Paid Holidays

Phone stipend

Job summary

Accelera seeks an experienced Electrical Designer to develop electrical systems for manufacturing environments, including robotics, material handling, and conveyor equipment. The role centers on wiring documentation, control panel layouts, and power calculations.

You will integrate PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs, select components, ensure compliance with industry codes, and collaborate with panel builders, contractors, and clients to deliver efficient, reliable systems on time.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Autodesk Inventor and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
• 3–5 years of experience in control systems electrical design.
• At least 2 years of specialized experience designing electrical systems for robotics or conveyor-based material handling.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed documentation for machine wiring and control panel layouts.
• Execute necessary power engineering computations.
• Ensure all system designs align with relevant industry codes and standards.
• Integrate PLCs, VFDs, and HMI components into system architectures.
• Identify and procure the ideal electrical components and hardware for specific applications.
• Collaborate across disciplines with contractors and external clients to ensure project success.
• Foster strong professional partnerships with our internal staff, panel builders, and clients to drive project efficiency.
• Contribute to a supportive and professional atmosphere for all team members.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

PLC programming

Robotics experience

Conveyor systems

Power calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VFDs

HMI

Electrical schematics

Job description

Electrical Designer (Conveyor/Material Handling)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our team, focusing on the development of electrical systems for manufacturing environments, including robotics, material handling, and conveyor equipment.

Core Responsibilities

• Create detailed documentation for machine wiring and control panel layouts
• Execute necessary power engineering computations
• Ensure all system designs align with relevant industry codes and standards
• Integrate PLCs, VFDs, and HMI components into system architectures
• Identify and procure the ideal electrical components and hardware for specific applications
• Collaborate across disciplines with contractors and external clients to ensure project success
• Foster strong professional partnerships with our internal staff, panel builders, and clients to drive project efficiency
• Contribute to a supportive and professional atmosphere for all team members

Candidate Qualifications

• Advanced skills in Autodesk Inventor and/or AutoCAD Electrical
• A minimum of three to five years of experience in control systems electrical design
• At least two years of specialized experience designing electrical systems for robotics or conveyor-based material handling

Compensation and Perks

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage with PPO or HSA options
• Retirement savings via a 401(k) program featuring a 3% employer match
• Participation in our company profit-sharing initiative
• Generous leave package including four weeks of PTO
• Six observed paid holidays
• Monthly stipend provided for mobile phone expenses

Additional Coverage

• Medical coverage
• Life insurance policy
• Electrical Schematic development
• Computer-Aided Design tools
• Mechanical engineering and design principles
• Background in PLC programming
• Expertise in electronic and electrical systems
• Industrial-grade electrical knowledge
• Industrial electrical system architecture
• Interpretation of electrical schematics

Tools and Technologies

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software suites