Schematics Designer - Controls / Electrical Engineering

Milwaukee Succeeds; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Job summary

UNISIG is seeking a Schematics Designer - Controls / Electrical Engineering to create electrical schematics and panel layouts for its CNC machines. The role requires strong attention to detail, solid understanding of electrical theory, and proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include releasing drawings and BOMs, supporting assembly and wiring, and maintaining libraries while adhering to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics, automation, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience designing/detailing schematics.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Fanuc, Heidenhain and other automation hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and panel layouts using SolidWorks Electrical and SolidWorks Electrical 3D with complete drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Incorporate feedback from electrical technicians and control engineers to revise schematics and wiring.
• Maintain and advance parts and symbol libraries; ensure compliance with NFPA, IEC, CSA standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Electrical theory

Self-directed

Education

Associate degree in electronics or automation

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical 3D

Job description

Schematics Designer - Controls / Electrical Engineering

Company Overview:

UNISIG specializes in the design, engineering, and production of high-performance, precision CNC machine tools and automation. As an industry leader, our machines, whether custom-built or express-ordered, are in demand across the globe. Equipped with advanced tools and systems, our highly skilled workforce brings innovation, expertise, and value to all facets of the process, delivering a product that meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for creating and designing the schematics utilized by our team of electrical technicians to build the control panels and wire the machines as well as our controls engineers who commission the machines for final run. The position requires strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of electrical theory and practical application to design the schematics for the full line of machine tools sold by Unisig. A strong understanding of Solidworks Electrical is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design electrical schematics and panel layouts using SolidWorks Electrical and Solidworks Electrical 3D, ensuring acomplete drawing set and accurate end-to-end wiring diagrams
• Utilize Electrical Technicians' and Control Engineers' feedbackto revise/modify schematics and connections/wiring diagrams, maintaining industry standards and specifications.
• Maintain and advance parts and symbol libraries.
• Design to domestic and international standards such as NFPA, IEC, and CSA
• Release approved drawings and bill of materials to production.
• Support production during theassembly/wiring process.
• All other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree in electronics, automation, or other relevant field of study
• 3-5 years’ experience designing/detailing schematics.
• Familiarity with Siemens, Fanuc, Heidenhain, and other industrial automation manufacturer’s hardware.
• Excellent work ethic and the ability to work self-directed
• The ability to work in an organized manner in a team environment, present a respectful attitude, and accept feedback.
• Fit UNISIG Core Values: Driven to perform; Solve problems, don’t create them; Strong individual who values a team; Desire to find what’s next; Committed to detail and consistency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regularly sits throughout the day
• Regularly utilizes depth perception, peripheral vision, and close focus
• Regularly operates a computer, computer accessories, and phone equipment
• Occasionally stands and moves throughout the shop

EOE - vets/disabled

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• short and long term disability
• 401k plan with match
• discretionary annual bonus program
• paid time off holidays, vacation and personal days

all in a clean, temperature controlled, technology-driven environment.