Electro-Mechanical Designer

Proconex; Royersford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Proconex seeks an entry‑level Electro‑Mechanical Designer to support automation control system design, mechanical assemblies, and civil/architectural updates. The role bridges CAD design and electro‑mechanical aspects of DCS/PLC-based systems within a collaborative engineering team.

You will develop 2D hardware and mechanical design packages, maintain design documents, and assist with procurement, HFAT, and library development.

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical Degree in CAD Design Technologies.
• Applied use and working knowledge of CAD design using Autodesk software applications (preferred).
• Formal training, education, or experience in electrical or electro‑mechanical technologies (preferred).
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in automation hardware or electrical design (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 2D hardware design packages for automation control systems, including diagrams and BOMs.
• Create 2D mechanical designs for valve and equipment assemblies with high design accuracy.
• Maintain civil and architectural design documents for projects.
• Support hardware specifications and integration design reviews for automation systems.
• Execute tasks under engineering and CAD leadership with minimal supervision.
• Assist with procurement, tracking, and staging of system hardware and control enclosures.
• Participate in system fabrication support and HFAT activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, CAD leads, and project management to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Maintain high design accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to toolset development and maintenance for CAD workflows.
• Assist in development and maintenance of AutoCAD automation design libraries.

Job description

Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.

Electro-Mechanical Designer

Job Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Designer position is responsible for the development, documentation, and support of automation control system design packages, mechanical assembly designs, and civil and architectural design updates. This role is CAD and mechanical design centric while bridging between detailed CAD design and electro-mechanical design of DCS‑ and PLC‑based control systems. As part of an internal engineering team, the Electro-Mechanical Designer collaborates with engineering, CAD, fabrication, automation, and project management resources to support proposal development, detailed design, procurement, fabrication, testing, and delivery of mechanical assembly designs, automation control systems, and civil and architectural design updates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 2D hardware design packages for automation control systems including mechanical, electrical, networking designs, wiring diagrams, wireless and BUS architectures, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Develop and maintain 2D mechanical design packages for valve and equipment assemblies with high design accuracy.
• Maintain company civil and architectural design documents.
• Support the design, review, and execution of automation control system hardware specifications and integration designs.
• Execute assigned tasks, with defined goals, under engineering and CAD technical leadership with minimal supervision and outputs reviewed by Engineer of Design.
• Assist with procurement, tracking, and staging system hardware and control enclosures.
• Participate in system fabrication support and Hardware Factory Acceptance Testing (HFAT).
• Coordinate with engineering, CAD leads, and project management to ensure designs meet scope, schedule, budget, and standards.
• Maintain high design accuracy while adhering to department and project standards.
• Support proposal and sales activities related to hardware scope estimation.
• Increase efficiencies through the development and use of approved toolsets.
• Participate in development and maintenance of AutoCAD and automation design libraries.

Requirements

• Associates or Technical Degree in CAD Design Technologies.
• Applied use and working knowledge of CAD design using Autodesk software applications (preferred).
• Formal training, education, experience in electrical or electro‑mechanical technologies, or related Engineering discipline preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in automation hardware or electrical design preferred.

Key Employment Skills

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, engineering input, wiring diagrams, and standards.
• Exposure to DCS and/or PLC control systems.
• Strong attention to detail and document accuracy.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage assigned tasks and priorities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for automation/control systems and are interested in this Entry‑Level AutoCAD Designer role, please apply with your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits

Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Proconex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug‑Free Workplace.