Engineer, Electrical Design

Schenck USA Corp.; Deer Park (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Service awards

Social activities

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid after 90 days

Job summary

Schenck USA Corp. seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery, including power distribution and PLCs. The role involves creating schematics, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and engineering docs for new and existing products.

You will test, troubleshoot, and validate designs to align with safety standards, support R&D, and coordinate prototype builds with manufacturing. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years in electrical panel and power distribution design in manufacturing.
• U.S. Person status required.
• Ability to manage electrical engineering projects under moderate supervision.
• Strong ability to read/write technical documents and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery, including power distribution, PLCs, drive systems, relays, and 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 meet performance and safety standards.
• Support R&D by evaluating new technologies and contributing to product improvements.
• Coordinate prototype builds and collaborate with manufacturing teams for fabrication, testing and release.
• Work with vendors, customers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and implement design changes.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and industry practices.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Applications, Purchasing and Production, including project estimates and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical design

Panel design

Industrial automation

Power distribution

PLC systems

AutoCAD

EPLAN P8

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN P8

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

SCHENCK USA SEEKING AN ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER!

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:

• Great benefits
• 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!

What the Ideal Candidate will do:

• 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.

• U.S. Person status required.
• 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.
• Experience in machine controls & panel design.
• 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.