Engineer, Electrical Design

Schenck-USA-Corp; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service awards

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work after 90 days

Job summary

Schenck USA Corp. in Deer Park, NY is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical control systems for industrial machinery, including power distribution, PLCs, and drive systems.

You will create schematics, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and documentation; test and validate designs for safety and performance; and collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and suppliers. The role requires a 4-year electrical engineering degree and 5–10 years of panel and power distribution design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in electrical panel and power distribution design in a manufacturing environment; aerospace experience is a plus.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; EPLAN P8 a plus.
• Experience with PLCs, especially Allen-Bradley.
• Ability to manage projects under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery, including power distribution, PLCs, drive systems, relays, and machine automation controls.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation for new and existing products.
• Test, troubleshoot, and validate electrical designs to ensure compliance with performance requirements, safety standards, and project specifications.
• Support R&D by evaluating new technologies and contributing to continuous product improvements.
• Coordinate prototype builds and collaborate with manufacturing teams to support fabrication, assembly, testing, and product release activities.
• Work closely with vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and implement design modifications.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Applications Engineering, Purchasing, and Production teams, including project estimates, quotations, and troubleshooting assistance.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

Project management

ERP SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN P8

Job description

• Base Pay $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Electrical Design, Industrial Equipment, Machine Components
• Industry Manufacturing, Aerospace, Engineering
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you have expertise in electrical system design, control panel design, industrial automation, power distribution, or PLC-based systems? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Then becoming a Electrical Design Engineer for Schenck USA is the perfect role for you!

What We Offer

• Employee Recognition through Service Award Point System with Amazon.
• Employee Engagement & Social Activities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• This position offers Hybrid Work Option after 90 Days!

Why work for Schenck?

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery, including power distribution, PLCs, drive systems, relays, and machine automation controls.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation for new and existing products.
• Test, troubleshoot, and validate electrical designs to ensure compliance with performance requirements, safety standards, and project specifications.
• Support research and development efforts by evaluating new technologies and contributing to continuous product improvements.
• Coordinate prototype builds and collaborate with manufacturing teams to support fabrication, assembly, testing, and product release activities.
• Work closely with vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and implement design modifications.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Applications Engineering, Purchasing, and Production teams, including project estimates, quotations, and troubleshooting assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical panel and power distribution design within a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aerospace industry experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage electrical engineering projects under moderate supervision.
• Proficient in AutoCAD (or similar); EPLAN P8 a plus.
• Experience with PLC (Allen Bradley) and drive controllers preferred.
• Strong ability to read/write technical documents and procedures.
• Excellent communication, math, and computer skills; ERP knowledge (SAP preferred).
• Must travel up to 10%, including internationally.

Summary

Electrical Design Engineer will qualify for the following Benefits:

Schenck USA Corp. offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, pet insurance, group legal, ID theft, EAP, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, holidays and paid time off, employee service/recognition awards and seasonal/social events.

Benefits eligibility is after 30 days!

About Us

Schenck USA Corp. is a German-owned company comprised of several brands and business units: Schenck, Test Devices, and Benz Tooling. Our US headquarters is located in Deer Park, NY with branches in Southfield, MI, Hudson, MA, and Conover, NC. We specialize in industrial balancing, spin testing, vibration analysis and condition monitoring, and machine tools. Schenck USA Corp. is a proud market leader in all of our businesses.

We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our distinguished team. Whether you are a recent graduate or experienced professional, we have the challenge you are seeking!

Check out our website for more information

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