Electrical Engineer

Atlas Copco North America LLC; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco North America LLC in Indiana seeks an Electrical Engineer to develop and detail core electrical components and assemblies for vacuum pump systems. You will contribute to how we create high-quality products and solutions for customers, working with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes designing electrical systems, creating drawings, and documenting BOMs while ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA79, UL 508A standards, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or associate's degree with related experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Familiar with NEC, NFPA79 and UL 508A standards; international standards a plus.
• Ability to produce a design package containing an electric schematic, subpanel arrangement and enclosure assembly.
• Experience with motors, drives and PLCs preferred.
• Industry 4.0 and connectivity trends knowledge a plus.
• Experience with 3-phase circuits and control panels.
• Interfacing with intercompany departments, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Work with mechanical engineers and customers to develop electronic controls and power systems for integrated vacuum systems.
• Design electrical systems for assigned projects including developing the appropriate drawings.
• Interpret customer specifications and application requirements to develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), component selections, and supporting engineering documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Production and Test teams to support manufacturing, troubleshooting, validation, and successful project completion.
• Manage engineering projects from inception through shipment, ensuring customer requirements, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Interpret customer specifications and application requirements to develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Travel flexibility

Design package development

Motors, drives and PLCs

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Associate's degree with related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Your Role

We at Atlas Copco believe that there is always a better way. This spirit drives us to provide leading edge technology, innovative and sustainable products, as well as best in class service to our customers around the globe. That's where you come in - we believe our people make it happen. We provide a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and comprehensive wellness & benefits programs.

As an Electrical Engineer, your mission is to develop and detail core electrical components and assemblies for vacuum pump systems. You will contribute directly to how we create highquality products and solutions for our customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with mechanical engineers and customers to develop electronic controls and power systems for integrated vacuum systems.
• Design electrical systems for assigned projects including developing the appropriate drawings.
• Ability to program and Configure PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs a plus.
• Responsible for the detailed documentation of the design (drawings, design data, Bill of Materials, test data) in ERP and CAD systems. Ensuring all relevant information is recorded and updated in a timely manner maintained in the technical construction file.
• Ensure that the electronic systems meet all applicable government, industry, and customer requirements.
• Work with production and field service personnel to assist with the application, analysis, planning and potential debugging of different vacuum systems.
• Work with production personnel to interpret, provide guidence and improve manufacturability of electrical systems and assemblies.
• Knowledge of cloud integration and other industrial communications protocols (like, but not limited to, Profibus/Profinet/Modbus/RS485/...) is a plus.

Your day-to-day

• Manage engineering projects from inception through shipment, ensuring customer requirements, timelines, and deliverables are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interpret customer specifications and application requirements to develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts.Design and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), component selections, and supporting engineering documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Production and Test teams to support manufacturing, troubleshooting, validation, and successful project completion.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or associate's degree with related experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Familiar with National Electric Code, NFPA79 and a solid understanding and experience of UL practices to conform to UL 508A standards. International standards a plus.
• Ability to produce a design package containing an electric schematic, subpanel arrangement and enclosure assembly.
• Experience with motors, drives and PLCs preferred.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 and connectivity trends in the industry a plus.
• Experience working with 3 phase circuits and control panels.
• Ability to effectively interface with intercompany departments, vendors, and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Full Microsoft Office proficiency.
• May require limited travel.

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office inMichigan City IN,South Bend,IN,Chesterton IN, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on longterm development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.