Electrical Engineer 2

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand, is looking for an Electrical Designer to create control systems for custom automation equipment in Shelby Township, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience in electrical design and will work closely with various engineering teams to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.

Key responsibilities include designing control systems, developing technical documentation, and providing manufacturing support. Proficiency in EPLAN or AutoCAD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Embedded experience designing systems for custom machinery or assembly lines.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues and implement design modifications.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for automation equipment.
• Work cross-functionally with different engineering teams.
• Support program timelines with design accuracy.
• Provide technical support during production phases.

Skills

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Industrial control systems

Electrical load calculations

System sizing

Education

1-5 years of experience in electrical design

Experience in industrial automation or manufacturing

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for custom automation equipment, including assembly, inspection, and testing systems
• Develop detailed schematics, panel layouts, and bills of material using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or AutoCAD
• Integrate electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems into cohesive control solutions

Project Execution & Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability
• Support program timelines by delivering designs that align with project scope, cost, and schedule requirements
• Collaborate with Program Managers to provide status updates and resolve engineering challenges
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives

Manufacturing & Commissioning Support

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop assembly instructions, wiring standards, and quality procedures
• Provide technical support during machine build, debug, and startup phases
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and implement design modifications as needed
• Assist with system validation, testing, and customer acceptance activities

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices in automation and controls
• Contribute to standardization efforts, design libraries, and engineering documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability in design processes

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 1-5 years of experience in electrical design within an industrial automation or manufacturing environment
• Experience designing systems for custom machinery, assembly lines, or test equipment

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with EPLAN (preferred), AutoCAD Electrical, or AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, including:
  • PLC I/O and panel design
  • Motor controls, safety circuits, and power distribution
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic control integration
• Ability to perform electrical load calculations and system sizing