Electromechanical Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search seeks an Electromechanical Engineer to develop electrical controls for manufactured equipment, on-site in Pittsburgh, PA, blending detailed engineering with production support and startup assistance.

You will translate customer specs into panel layouts and wiring, select devices for power and automation, and ensure designs meet UL508A and NEC/NFPA standards. Occasional production-area work is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering preferred.
• Five+ years hands-on experience developing electrical systems and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer specifications and electrical requirements into control panel layouts, schematics, and wiring documentation using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or comparable design tools.
• Prepare component lists and select devices for AC/DC power, motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, and industrial communications.
• Develop panel designs that meet UL508A requirements and applicable NEC, NFPA 70, and NFPA 79 standards.
• Engineer control panels for Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 hazardous locations while addressing the applicable design requirements.
• Calculate short-circuit current ratings and thermal loads to guide equipment selection and panel heating or cooling needs.
• Evaluate engineering documents for technical accuracy, compliance, and ease of assembly, and help production teams resolve wiring and build questions.
• Provide engineering assistance during equipment start-up and commissioning, addressing design-related issues as they arise.

Skills

Electrical design

UL508A knowledge

Industrial controls

NEC knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Our client is seeking an Electromechanical Engineer to develop electrical controls for manufactured equipment. Based on-site in Pittsburgh, PA, this role combines detailed engineering work with production support and assistance during equipment start-up.

This Role Offers

• An opportunity to carry control panel designs from technical requirements through assembly and commissioning.
• Work that combines electrical design, component evaluation, and practical manufacturing problem-solving.
• A primarily office-based setting with occasional work in the production area.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer specifications and electrical requirements into control panel layouts, schematics, and wiring documentation using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or comparable design tools.
• Prepare component lists and select devices for AC/DC power, motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, and industrial communications.
• Develop panel designs that meet UL508A requirements and applicable NEC, NFPA 70, and NFPA 79 standards.
• Engineer control panels for Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 hazardous locations while addressing the applicable design requirements.
• Calculate short-circuit current ratings and thermal loads to guide equipment selection and panel heating or cooling needs.
• Evaluate engineering documents for technical accuracy, compliance, and ease of assembly, and help production teams resolve wiring and build questions.
• Provide engineering assistance during equipment start-up and commissioning, addressing design-related issues as they arise.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology; a bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Five or more years of hands-on work developing electrical systems, including control panel designs that meet UL508A standards.
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals, power distribution, automation, and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 79, together with the ability to evaluate industrial panels against UL508A requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software for preparing electrical engineering documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and develop component selections, material lists, and supporting engineering calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.