Senior Electrical Design Engineer

OERTZENGroup; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

OERTZENGroup is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Swedesboro, NJ to lead the design of electrical control systems and switchgear for sophisticated wire drawing and cable manufacturing equipment. You will develop schematics, panel layouts, and full engineering documentation, ensuring NEC, UL508A, NFPA 70/70E, NFPA 79, and CSA compliance.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate systems and support manufacturing through build and acceptance phases, while driving

Qualifications

• Strong experience with electrical control panel and switchgear design.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and Engineering Base.
• Ability to develop detailed engineering drawings, BOMs and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of control circuits, power distribution and industrial electrical systems.
• Familiarity with NEC, UL508A, NFPA 70/70E, NFPA 79 and CSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems, power distribution, and switchgear assemblies.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical / Engineering Base.
• Develop engineering documentation including BOMs, wiring diagrams, and specs.
• Collaborate with mechanical teams to integrate electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support manufacturing, testing, and production during builds and acceptance.
• Review changes and implement design improvements.
• Participate from concept through commissioning of projects.
• Provide technical support to stakeholders and customers as needed.

Skills

Electrical control systems design

Switchgear design

AutoCAD Electrical

Engineering documentation & drawings

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Engineering Base

SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support the design and development of electrical control systems and switchgear for advanced wire drawing and cable manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design electrical control systems, power distribution, and switchgear assemblies.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical / Engineering Base
• Develop engineering documentation including bills of material, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable standards including NEC, CSA, UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and NFPA 70E.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams to integrate electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support manufacturing, testing, and production teams during build and acceptance phases.
• Review engineering changes and implement design improvements.
• Participate in project execution from concept through commissioning.
• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and customers when required.

Qualifications & Experience

Electrical Engineering Design:

• Strong experience with electrical control panel and switchgear design.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ability to develop detailed engineering drawings and documentation.
• Knowledge of control circuits, power distribution, and industrial electrical systems.

Standards & Compliance:

• Thorough understanding of NEC, UL508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, and CSA requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and automation systems.
• Experience collaborating with mechanical engineering teams.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks is advantageous.
• Understanding of manufacturing and industrial equipment environments.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Position is on-site in Swedesboro, NJ

Successful candidates will participate in a structured training program covering the company's specialized manufacturing technologies and engineering processes. High-performing individuals will be considered for succession into the Engineering Manager role.

The company offers competitive salary, benefits, paid vacation, and an opportunity to work at a growing company. The company offers training in the very specific process technology of non-ferrous wire drawing, annealing, plating, stranding, etc. Some of the training can be provided by the parent company in Germany.