Electrical Hardware Designer

Force Design, Inc.; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

High level of ownership and autonomy

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

A custom automation integrator in Troy, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Electrical Hardware Designer to own the electrical design for custom automation systems. The ideal candidate should have 5–10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design, proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical, and a solid background in power distribution and machine safety. This role provides a competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design for industrial automation or custom machinery.
• Proven ability to independently own electrical designs end-to-end.
• Broad working knowledge of industrial control panels and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Own complete electrical hardware designs for custom automation systems.
• Design control panels, power distribution, safety circuits, and industrial networks.
• Collaborate closely with controls engineers and mechanical designers.

Skills

SolidWorks Electrical

Electrical design

Industrial automation knowledge

Power distribution

Machine safety

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Overview

Force Design Inc. is a custom robotic automation integrator serving industrial manufacturing customers. We design and build custom automation systems including robotic welding, material handling, assembly, test, and end-of-line solutions. Our work is hands-on, highly technical, with a strong emphasis on efficiency, buildability, and real-world execution.

Position Overview

Force Design Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Hardware Designer to own the electrical design of custom automation systems. This is an upper mid-level to lower senior individual contributor role with full responsibility for electrical hardware design from concept through build support.

Key Responsibilities

• Own complete electrical hardware designs for custom automation systems
• Design control panels, power distribution, safety circuits, and industrial networks
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, and BOMs using SolidWorks Electrical
• Select and specify electrical components, balancing performance, availability, and standardization
• Maintain and improve electrical standards, templates, and best practices
• Support panel build and system integration by answering questions and resolving design issues (no hands-on wiring required)
• Collaborate closely with controls engineers, mechanical designers, project managers, and shop personnel

Compliance & Safety

• Design systems compliant with UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC, and applicable customer standards
• Ensure machine safety systems are properly implemented and documented
• Support UL panel requirements through accurate documentation

Experience & Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design for industrial automation or custom machinery
• Proven ability to independently own electrical designs end-to-end
• Proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical
• Broad working knowledge of industrial control panels, power distribution, and machine safety
• Experience in an Engineer-To-Order (ETO) environment preferred
• Degree preferred but not required; experience and capability are the priority

Preferred Experience

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms
• Ethernet/IP and industrial networking
• UL panel design and commissioning support

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• Stable, growing company with technically challenging projects
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Collaborative engineering and shop environment
• Clear growth path toward Senior Designer and Electrical Design Manager roles

Why Join Force Design Inc.

At FDI, you will work on real machines that get built and shipped. This role offers the opportunity to define electrical design standards, influence how the company scales, and take pride in delivering high-quality automation solutions.