Lead Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role involves designing and developing industrial electrical control panels and ensuring compliance with UL 508A standards. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. The company values innovation and teamwork, offering a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan, make this an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Anthem health insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Short- and long-term insurance

Health savings account

PTO & paid holidays

Opportunities for professional training and certification

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in industrial control panel design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control panels using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A standards and project specifications.

Skills

Designing industrial control panels

Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical

Selecting and wiring VFDs

Component sizing and equipment selection

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Ft. Wayne, IndianaFull-Time | On-Site | Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

IFP Automation is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join our rapidly growing Electrical Control Panel Design & Build team at our UL 508A certified manufacturing center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

We’re a family-owned automation and motion control supplier, proudly serving customers throughout North America since 1976. With recent expansions to our facility and team, this role presents an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative and innovative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop industrial electrical control panels using AutoCAD Electrical
• Perform component sizing and equipment selection
• Create, revise, and maintain detailed electrical schematics and documentation
• Develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Work closely with electrical fabrication technicians
• Conduct equipment testing on-site and occasionally at customer locations
• Coordinate with engineering teams, vendors, contractors, and clients
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A standards, project specs, and applicable codes
• Provide specifications for electrical materials procurement

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years experience designing industrial control panels
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience selecting and wiring VFDs, relays, soft starters, instrumentation, and networking components
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field

Nice-to-Haves:

• Familiarity with hazardous location wiring and international codes
• Experience with low/medium voltage wiring and industrial communication protocols
• Understanding of UL 508A requirements

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Anthem health insurance (6 plan options)
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term insurance
• Health savings account (with eligible plans)
• PTO & paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional training and certification

Why IFP Automation?

At IFP, our culture is built on trust, innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We are proud to be technology-driven and customer-focused, and we invest in our people through continued education and team collaboration.

Explore our work and culture here: Electrical Engineering & Manufacturing Group (Preview)