Electrical Designer I

Fives; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fives is seeking a Full-time Electrical Designer in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The role involves electrical design for CNC hardware applications and collaboration with mechanical engineers while adhering to engineering standards.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s Degree, 3–5 years of related experience, and proficiency in design software like EPLAN P8 and AutoCAD. This role emphasizes teamwork and efficiency in delivering high-quality designs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Ability to work in a timely manner and accurately.
• Understanding of new-worked I/O fieldbuses.
• Ability to interpret and understand electrical standards – NFPA 79, UL 508A, IEC 60204-1.

Responsibilities

• Meet engineering project schedules completing designs and other information on schedule.
• Provide accurate drawings to engineering standards.
• Be responsible for complete electrical design and collaboration.
• Assist in the design and development of CNC hardware applications.
• Collaborate with control vendors on product development.

Skills

Electrical design

CNC hardware applications

AutoCAD

EPLAN P8

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Fives Machining Systems, Inc is actively seeking a Full‑time employee to join us as an Electrical Designer in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. At Fives, we are all driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it! We work together daily to make industry an answer to all of the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time. For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed solutions that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life. Our forward‑thinking, dynamic team specializes in precision machines for metal cutting and composites, offering comprehensive aftermarket support to a diverse global clientele spanning industries such as space exploration, aerospace, oil and gas, energy, heavy machinery, defense, and automotive sectors.

Job Content

Your role will be to:

• Meet engineering project or machine release schedules completing designs, details, parts lists, and other relative information on schedule.
• Contribute to enhancing company product performance and reliability.
• Provide accurate drawings according to Giddings & Lewis and industry engineering standards.
• Be responsible for the complete electrical design, encompassing collaboration with mechanical engineers, electrical schematic development, power cabinet design and layout, component selection, and machine cable routing.
• Assist in the design and development of CNC hardware applications, integrating third‑party CNC hardware and control concepts while utilizing third‑party software programs.
• Collaborate effectively with control vendors on new product development, control packing and machine integration.
• Provide design and engineering assistance to various internal teams, including Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering, Training, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, and Technical Service.
• Develop specifications and documentation for electrical designs, facilitating clear communication and training within the design engineering group.
• Maintain current knowledge of new control methods, designs, industry standards, and electrical codes.
• Improve overall company and engineering efficiency and effectiveness by participation in special assignments and projects.
• Become knowledgeable and proficient in the use of company and industry standards.
• Become knowledgeable and proficient in the use of PLM (Agile) and ERP (SAP) systems.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Ability to work in a timely manner and accurately.
• Understanding of new‑worked I/O fieldbuses.
• Understanding of commercial cabling systems and configuration.
• Ability to interpret and understand electrical standards – NFPA 79, UL 508A, IEC 60204-1.
• Experience with EPLAN P8 or equivalent design software, adhering to engineering standards and guidelines.
• 2D CAD design skills with AutoCAD, adhering to engineering standards and guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.