Electrical Drafter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Drafter / Electrical Design Technician to design electrical systems for CNC machinery and automation. You will create schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs, collaborating with Electrical Engineers and Manufacturing teams to ensure accurate builds.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, and EPLAN, and the ability to read complex schematics and acknowledge industry standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in 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 BOMs for electrical assemblies and machine builds.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced 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 collaborate with cross-functional 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 (sensors, drives, PLC hardware, HMIs, network devices).
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Assembly to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
• Assist with electrical panel design and layout per industry standards.
• Maintain drawing revisions and engineering documentation.
• Support troubleshooting and updates to existing machine designs.
• Work with vendors to obtain technical information and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement of design standards and processes.

Skills

Electrical drafting

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Wiring diagrams

BOMs

Control panels

Reading schematics

Industrial automation

Multi-project management

Education

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

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 Permanent position based out of Troutman, 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Troutman,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.