Electrical Drafter - CNC & Industrial Automation (Onsite)

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

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.