Lead Electrical CAD Designer – DCI

Jabil Circuit; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical design is seeking a Lead CAD Designer in Austin, TX. The role involves creating and modifying complex electrical designs, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in CAD software and electrical design principles, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in electrical design within power distribution or data center industry.
• Proven experience as a CAD designer in an electrical engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and integration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed model designs and modify existing designs.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and revise engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and layouts.

Skills

Electrical design

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Autodesk Inventor-EMX

Windchill

Autodesk Fusion

Job description

Job Family: General Design Services

Job Profile Title: Lead CAD Designer

Location/ Division Specific Information- Austin, TX/ USA - Remote

How will you make an impact?-

The Electrical CAD Designer will be responsible for creating detailed model designs, modifying existing designs, and working collaboratively with engineers and other team members to meet product specifications. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of various electrical design tools, is detail-oriented, and can effectively communicate design ideas. A strong understanding of Electrical design principles, manufacturing processes, power distribution, automation control (PLC), and electronic device parts are critical. This role will involve selecting key components, developing detailed drawings for control panels, power distribution systems, electrical wiring, and transitioning design to manufacturing.

What will you do? -

• Creating 2D and 3D models of electrical systems, particularly for complex projects or when visualization is needed

• Participating in design reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with requirements

• Advanced proficiency in various CAD software, such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, Windchill, Autodesk Inventor-EMX, Autodesk Fusion, to design, draft, and model complex electrical for power system and automation control

• Strong understanding of electrical symbols, power systems and automation control with the concepts to accurately create designs that meet technical specifications and standards

• Work closely with engineers and other designers to meet product specifications and performance requirements

• Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems

• Prepare and revise engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and layouts as required.

• Check and validate designs to ensure they meet required quality and safety standards

• Excellent attention to detail for ensuring the accuracy of measurements, dimensions, and design specifications

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex technical drawings, single line diagram, wiring diagram, schematic, power plan, automation control, ladder diagram, and electrical device specifications

• Designing and creating schematic PLC input/output connections.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials for creating feasible and cost-effective designs.

• Evaluate/optimize manufacturing assembly processes by designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observations from production team

• Adopt at creating detailed electrical design of components, sub-assemblies, and system integration

• Capable of creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) for release to manufacturing

• Manage relationships with power systems, electronics, control component vendors, and contract manufacturers

• Keep updated with the latest technologies and methods to ensure competitive and cost-effective designs

• Discuss with management and production staff to assess engineering feasibility and cost-effectiveness

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

How will you get here?–

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design or relevant field is required

Experience:

• 8- 10 years of experience in electrical design within the power distribution or data center industry is required

• Proven experience as a CAD designer, preferably in an electrical engineering environment

• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, Revit) is a must

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Effective communication skills to liaise with engineers, manufacturers, and clients, explaining designs and modifications clearly and efficiently

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of electrical design, manufacturing processes, and material properties

• Power Systems, PLC, VFD, motor control, electronic automation control device, sensors, AC/DC, single phase and three phase power system

• Electrical Standards, Codes, and regulations: IEEE, UL, ANSI/NEMA, NFPA 70E, NEC, IEC, CSA

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented

• Able to work independently with minimal oversight

• Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries

• Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices

• Comfortable working as part of a global team

• Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones

• Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)

• Able to mentor less experienced engineers

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience is preferred