Electrical Designer III

AAON, Inc.; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, Inc. seeks an electrical design engineer who will develop models and drawings for HVAC equipment, including conceptual designs and parametric modeling. The role includes reviewing schematics, providing design recommendations, and collaborating with engineers to ensure seamless electrical integration.

The position supports prototypes and production launches, mentors junior engineers, and helps advance design standards while adopting new technologies and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree preferred with 3-5 years in HVAC or related industry.
• EPLAN ECE certification exists but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and drawings including conceptual designs and parametric modeling.
• Review schematics and provide design recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure electrical systems integrate with other subsystems.
• Support production during prototypes and launches to ensure smooth releases.
• Develop design standards and keep pace with new electrical design features.
• Mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Electrical analysis

Controls design

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Team work

EPLAN proficiency

Education

Two-year technical degree

EPLAN ECE certification

Tools

EPLAN ECE

Job description

Job Description: Responsible for developing and creating models and assemblies in software for various types of HVAC equipment—including conceptual designs and automation. Creates and reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations. May coach and mentor less experienced team members. Responsibilities: Develops models and drawings including conceptual designs, parametric modeling and new technologies using software. Utilizes programming to automatically generate Bill of Materials and electrical schematics Reviews schematics for designs and makes design recommendations. Collaborates with other designers and engineers to ensure that the electrical systems integrate seamlessly with other systems. Collaborates with engineers, management, and other creative departments to determine design solutions. Provides support to production team during prototypes and production launch to facilitate seamless releases and is trusted as a point person or go to for manufacturing issues. Seeks ways to implement new ideas and technologies. Keeps pace with the implementation of new electrical design features Collaborates with the Design Engineering team to develop design standards. Confers with engineering management to complete assigned projects. Supports DFMEAs, PFMEAs, CFD, FEA, and Seismic evaluations and testing. Understands safety standards including but not limited to UL, CE, NEC, IBC, and NFPA Maintains and builds professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, or participating in professional societies.

Education

A two-year technical degree is preferred, along with 3-5 years’ experience in the HVAC industry or equivalent experience in a similar industry. Eplan ECE certification, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excels in electrical and controls analysis of assemblies. Demonstrates excellent electrical, controls and design aptitude. Communicates effectively in written and spoken form. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal relationship skills. Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills. Works effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, team environment.

Essential Mental Functions

Communicates effectively in written and spoken form. Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills. Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities. Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills. Works effectively in a team environment. Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Frequent exposure to manufacturing facilities with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure. Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. Work is performed in a climate-controlled office setting. Occasional travel as required.

Essential Physical Functions

Lift up to 50lbs. Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours. Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

At AAON and BASX, we’re driven by a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability. Since 1988, AAON has been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Since joining forces with AAON in 2021, BASX has built on that foundation with highly engineered, custom solutions for critical environments—including cleanrooms, data centers, and laboratories—where precision and reliability matter most. Together, we design and manufacture highly configurable systems tailored to each application, ensuring our customers achieve exceptional efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in shaping smarter, more sustainable environments for the future.