Electrical Engineer

Socket.dev; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental/ Vision/ Life

PTO 3 weeks

Professional development

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Free coffee

Awards & events

Quiet environment

Job summary

Automation Displays, Inc. in Eau Claire, WI is seeking an Electrical Engineer who thrives at the intersection of customer needs, engineering design, and production.

You will translate drawings and specifications into buildable control panels and create complete submittal packages. You will design panels with electrical schematics, layouts, BOMs, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD, while coordinating with customers and production to ensure first-time-right results and on-time delivery under UL/NEC

Qualifications

• Experience designing industrial control panels or electrical systems.
• Strong ability to interpret customer-provided drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools and electrical schematic design.
• Knowledge of PLC I/O layouts, relays, sensors, and power distribution.
• Experience developing BOMs and selecting components.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems interfacing with industrial control panels.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and control narratives to develop panel designs.
• Design industrial control panels including electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, BOMs.
• Create and maintain drawings using AutoCAD (or similar).
• Work directly with customers to clarify requirements and resolve design issues.
• Generate complete submittal packages including layouts and device lists.
• Coordinate closely with production to ensure designs are buildable and efficient.
• Manage multiple projects and meet customer timelines.
• Maintain engineering documentation, standards, and drawing libraries.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards (UL, NEC, customer specifications).

Skills

Panel design

Electrical schematics

PLC I/O layouts

Relays & sensors

Power distribution

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

4+ years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD tools

Zuken design software

Job description

Automation Displays, Inc. is growing and looking to hire dynamic team members!

Position: Electrical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Schedule: M-F from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

About Automation Displays, Inc.:

Automation Displays, Inc. is a custom manufacturer of control panels, founded in 1971. We serve a global customer base in the Data Center, Oil & Gas, Building Automation, Fire Protection, and Detention Markets. Our customers include AWS, JCI, Siemens, Trane, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Emerson, ABB, and many more of the best companies in the world. We are growing and hiring team members to join our talented team!

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of customer requirements, engineering design, and production, and takes pride in delivering designs that are right the first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and control narratives to develop panel designs
• Design industrial control panels including:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Panel layouts
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Create and maintain drawings using AutoCAD (or similar)
• Work directly with customers to clarify requirements and resolve design issues
• Generate complete submittal packages including layouts and device lists
• Coordinate closely with production to ensure designs are buildable and efficient
• Manage multiple projects and meet customer timelines
• Maintain engineering documentation, standards, and drawing libraries
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards (UL, NEC, customer specifications)

Required Skills

• Experience designing industrial control panels or electrical systems
• Strong ability to interpret customer-provided drawings and specifications
• Proficiency with:
  • AutoCAD (or similar CAD tools)
  • Electrical schematic design
• Knowledge of:
  • PLC I/O layouts
  • Relays, sensors, and power distribution
  • Industrial wiring practices
• Experience developing BOMs and selecting components
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal teams
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and how they interface with industrial control panels (e.g., motors, sensors, actuators, HVAC/BMS systems)

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in a manufacturing or panel shop environment is a strong plus

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of UL 508A, NEC, or industry compliance standards
• Experience with building automation, BMS, or data center controls
• Familiarity with custom, project-based (non-standard) design work
• Familiarity with Zuken design software

About The Team:

We have Musicians, Movie Buffs, Sports Players, Runners, Video Game Heroes, Road Bikers, Mountain Bikers, Skiers / Boarders, and every other variety of people. We have Family people, Single people, and Happy people. You will find a friend here and we hope you bring along a friend too!

Benefits:

• Profit sharing gift
• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental/Vision/Life insurance
• Paid time off - 3 weeks start accruing day one
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Free coffee and Filtered Water
• Annual Awards and Celebrations
• Clean and Quiet Environment!