Electrical Engineer, Controls — Panel Design

ASTEC

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Astec is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer for its Controls team to design electrical control panels and systems for heavy off-road construction equipment. You will work on production-level designs from day one and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering, 0–2 years experience, proficiency with MS Office, and knowledge of 24VDC & 120VAC circuits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
0–2 years of experience; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite required.
Experience with EPLAN ElectricP8 is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
Familiarity with 24VDC & 120VAC control circuits and panel wiring is a plus.
Experience with PLC programming and hands-on troubleshooting is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clean, repeatable work products.

Responsibilities

Use EPLAN Electric P8 to create and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts.
Design electrical control panels for 24VDC and 120VAC industrial applications.
Develop and maintain BOM and part specifications with Purchasing and suppliers.
Collaborate with Controls, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams to ensure practical designs.
Support Manufacturing during production by clarifying design intent and addressing issues.
Participate in design reviews and contribute to documentation standards.
Assist Service with field and warranty issue resolution.
Stay current with product lines and industry standards (UL, NFPA 79, IEC).
Document work thoroughly and maintain organized project files.