On-Site Panel Design Engineer II

WEG; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Control Panel Design Engineer II to develop schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings for industrial motor control panels using AutoCAD.

This on-site role interfaces with sales, service, customers, and production, contributing to the full product lifecycle from concept through release. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with UL 508A, VFD/soft starter concepts, and strong documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent; directly related work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of relevant work experience required
• Direct experience designing industrial motor control panels

Responsibilities

• Develop schematics, bills of materials, and assembly drawings using AutoCAD
• Provide guidance and support to manufacturing and other areas regarding product requirements
• Participate in and provide training for other engineering team members
• Study and analyze project technical documents and specifications
• Apply thorough understanding of relevant electrical standards to prevent electrical hazards
• Communicate progress and deviations from schedule or budget to colleagues, managers, and clients
• Estimate time, cost, labor, and materials required for production; reformulate plans based on unexpected circumstances or client changes
• Adhere to best practices for documentation and version control
• Define design approach for new products and platforms and generate design specifications
• Prepare accurate field notes, sketches, and single-line diagrams for use in construction documents
• Make design decisions based on specific job requirements and prepare complete design packages
• Release panels and prints to operations and release critical materials for purchasing
• Ensure product designs meet requirements, quality expectations, and timelines
• Mark up schematics and generate revisions or additions to existing drawing sets
• Process markups affecting multiple drawings
• Ensure consistency across drawing sets
• Check markups for practicality, obstructions, and accuracy using multi-layer techniques
• Create, revise, and maintain routings and work centers in the system
• Update metrics to improve routing and production planning accuracy
• Maintain revision control
• Execute SAP tasks
• Drive cost reduction initiatives
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Skills

Schematic reading

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

WEG Electric Corp. is seeking a Control Panel Design Engineer II to develop schematics, BOMs, and assembly drawings for industrial motor control panels using AutoCAD.

This on-site role interfaces with sales, service, customers, and production, contributing to the full product lifecycle from concept through release. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with UL 508A, VFD/soft starter concepts, and strong documentation practices.