Electrical Engineer

Embark Recruiting Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Embark Recruiting Solutions is supporting a Columbus, OH client seeking an Electrical/Electronic Designer for an engineering and fabrication shop. The role designs and programs electrical panels and cabinets per project specifications, with hands-on PLC/HMI work and panel testing.

The designer will create electrical schematics, bills of materials, and ensure quality and code compliance across prototypes and final units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred or Associates/technical degree with proven work experience.
• Two years’ experience design of PLC based systems.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Prior experience designing electrical schematics and panels with AutoCAD or equivalent software.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction/supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Rudimentary programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and HMIs, Allen-Bradley experience preferred.
• Work with other team members to test and commission projects.
• Create electrical drawings and panel designs including bill of materials.
• Monitor the quality of electrical panels to ensure all workmanship is performed to specifications and standards
• Perform required unit updates and modifications prior to unit shipment as needed.
• Control systems must be compliant with best Electrical practices and required codes.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

AutoCAD

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate/Technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

*** Candidates must be local to Columbus OH ***

Our client is seeking an Electrical/Electronic Designer to join their engineering and fabrication shop in the Columbus Ohio location. The Designer will be responsible for designing, and programming industrial electrical panels / cabinets based on specifications outlined per custom project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Rudimentary programing of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and HMIs, Allen-Bradley experience preferred.
• Work with other team members to test and commission projects.
• Create electrical drawings and panel designs including bill of materials.
• Monitor the quality of electrical panels to ensure all workmanship is performed to specifications and standards
• Perform required unit updates and modifications prior to unit shipment as needed.
• Control systems must be compliant with best Electrical practices and required codes.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor degree preferred or Associates/technical degree with proven work experience.
• Two years’ experience design of PLC based systems.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC programs.
• Prior experience designing electrical schematics and panels with AutoCAD or equivalent software.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction/supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies and procedures.
• Occasional travel < 5%.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.