Industrial Electrical Drafter — PLC & Control Systems

Johnson Controls; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Electrical Designer Drafter for our FRICK manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, PA. You will design, document, and support electrical control systems used in industrial equipment, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and field teams.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree or 5 years of related experience, strong knowledge of schematics and PLCs, and proficiency with Autodesk Electrical.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology, or 5 years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical controls design, industrial automation, or related engineering design activities.
• Preferred proficiency with Autodesk Electrical.
• Understanding of industrial control systems and electrical design principles.
• Knowledge of PLC hardware platforms and industrial control architectures.
• Familiarity with embedded computer control systems and industrial networking.
• Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, control system documentation, and refrigeration P&IDs.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet, and serial communications.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A control panel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial equipment and automation applications.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, terminal plans, and bills of materials using Autodesk Electrical.
• Develop PLC and embedded computer hardware documentation for new product designs and customer-specific projects.
• Select and specify electrical components including PLCs, HMIs, industrial computers, power supplies, circuit protection devices, communication hardware, sensors and instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and company design practices.
• Support engineering change requests and update design documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, production personnel, and suppliers to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Assist in panel layout optimization for manufacturability and serviceability.
• Generate documentation packages for manufacturing, testing, and field installation.
• Participate in project review meetings and design reviews.
• Provide technical support during system integration, testing, startup, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial automation

PLC hardware

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology

5 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Autodesk Electrical

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an Electrical Designer Drafter for our FRICK manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, PA. You will design, document, and support electrical control systems used in industrial equipment, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and field teams.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree or 5 years of related experience, strong knowledge of schematics and PLCs, and proficiency with Autodesk Electrical.