Industrial Controls Designer — AutoCAD Electrical

Lincoln Electric; Colorado; On-site; USD 69,314,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Controls Designer in Chattanooga, TN to design and maintain electrical control systems for custom automation equipment.

The role focuses on creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical, with strong emphasis on safety and standards compliance. 3+ years in the field, a related bachelor’s degree, and collaboration across engineering teams are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical controls design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN; knowledge of electrical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Design electrical control systems for custom automation equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Develop architectures that meet customer requirements and standards.
• Select and specify PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Program PLCs and HMI to implement control logic.
• Collaborate with controls engineers and project teams throughout projects.

Skills

Electrical controls design

Electrical engineering concepts

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a Controls Designer in Chattanooga, TN to design and maintain electrical control systems for custom automation equipment.

The role focuses on creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical, with strong emphasis on safety and standards compliance. 3+ years in the field, a related bachelor’s degree, and collaboration across engineering teams are required.