Electrical Drafter

Actalent; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Drafter / Electrical Design Technician in Charlotte, NC, to design electrical systems for CNC machinery and automation equipment. Responsibilities include creating schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and documentation using AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.

The role is contract to hire, onsite in Charlotte, and requires 2+ years of drafting experience and an Associate degree in a related technical field. Excellent collaboration with engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience creating electrical drawings for industrial equipment, machinery, or automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams accurately.
• Experience developing BOMs for electrical assemblies and machine builds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable drawings for CNC machinery and automation systems.
• Develop and revise electrical documentation based on engineering changes and customer requirements.
• Generate BOMs for electrical assemblies, control panels, and complete machine builds.
• Support selection and specification of electrical components including sensors, drives, PLC hardware, HMIs, and network devices.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Assembly teams to ensure accurate implementation of electrical designs.
• Assist with electrical control panel design and layout according to industry standards.
• Maintain drawing revisions and engineering documentation within company systems.
• Support troubleshooting and updates to existing machine designs.
• Work with vendors to obtain technical information and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to design standards and drafting practices.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Schematic reading

BOM development

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Collaboration with cross-functional_ (

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Drafter / Electrical Design Technician Job Description This role focuses on the design and development of electrical systems for custom CNC machinery and industrial automation equipment. You will collaborate closely with Electrical Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Manufacturing teams to produce detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and supporting documentation that enable the successful build and installation of advanced manufacturing equipment. The position is ideal for someone experienced in creating electrical drawings for industrial equipment, control panels, and automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable drawings for CNC machinery and automation systems.
• Develop and revise electrical documentation based on engineering changes and customer requirements.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electrical assemblies, control panels, and complete machine builds.
• Support the selection and specification of electrical components, including sensors, drives, PLC hardware, HMIs, and industrial network devices.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Assembly teams to ensure accurate implementation of electrical designs.
• Assist with electrical control panel design and layout in accordance with applicable industry standards.
• Maintain drawing revisions and engineering documentation within company systems to ensure accurate records.
• Support troubleshooting activities and updates to existing machine designs as needed.
• Work with vendors to obtain technical information, component specifications, and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to design standards, drafting practices, and engineering processes.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience creating electrical drawings for industrial equipment, machinery, or automation systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar electrical CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Experience developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electrical assemblies and machine builds.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating and maintaining electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable drawings for automation systems.
• Knowledge of electrical design principles for control panels and industrial equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting CNC machinery, machine tools, or custom automation equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC architecture and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Profinet.
• Understanding of UL508A, NFPA 79, NEC, CSA, or similar industrial electrical standards.
• Experience working with pneumatic systems and industrial machine controls.
• Ability to collaborate with vendors to obtain technical information and component specifications.
• Interest in contributing to continuous improvement of design standards and engineering processes.
• Appreciation for combining engineering innovation, craftsmanship, and cutting-edge technology in manufacturing solutions.

Work Environment

Work Environment The role is based primarily in a very clean manufacturing facility with adjacent office space, with approximately 90% of your time spent in the office environment. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams in a modern setting focused on high-performance CNC machinery and industrial automation. The environment supports the use of advanced electrical CAD tools and emphasizes precision, quality, and safety in all design and production activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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