Senior Electrical Designer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering consulting and manufacturing technology industry seeks a Senior Electrical Designer in Baltimore. The role involves electrical design, creating CAD layouts, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in electrical design and be adept at using CAD software to support various engineering projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong understanding of electrical code regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams on design schematics.
• Create layouts using CAD software and evaluate designs.
• Provide field service and technical assistance during customer installations.

Skills

Electrical schematics interpretation

Problem-solving

CAD software proficiency

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate or technical degree in electrical design or drafting

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zuken E3

AutoCAD

Eplan

SolidWorks

Job description

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Senior Electrical Designer

Apply locations Baltimore, MD time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R018204

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

This Sr. Electrical Designer role involves a variety of electrical design, application, and verification tasks, including modifying existing schematics or adapting previous designs to meet specific customer needs or to modernize designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret design schematics, sketches, specifications, and engineering data, ensuring the design of new machines, systems, and components or alterations to existing structures and parts.
• Create layouts using CAD software and evaluate designs for fit, function, manufacturability, cost, and operational feasibility.
• Perform basic calculations for electrical components such as fuses, starters, overload relays, and conductors, and redesign controls or units as needed to meet updated operational or design requirements.
• Develop design sketches, specifications, preliminary layouts, bills of material, and instructions; maintain comprehensive product/project documentation.
• Analyze and review engineering change requests, ensure compliance with project milestones, and direct drawing changes accordingly.
• Consult with engineering specialists, vendors, and product catalogs to specify and incorporate relevant electrical components into designs; prepare drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams in the required format.
• Provide support to other departments, troubleshoot manufacturing or procurement issues, maintain supplier relations, supervise trial runs, and assist with interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documents in the shop.
• Conduct field service visits to customer locations, providing technical assistance during installation and operations, identifying opportunities for manufacturing or operational improvements.
• Lead and mentor less experienced team members, providing guidance and coaching.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical assembly layouts.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical design principles and electrical code regulations (e.g., UL and NEC).
• Strong understanding of machine shop and assembly practices.
• Solid grasp of drafting practices and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., Zuken E3, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Eplan, SolidWorks, automated schematics).
• Ability to manage customer relationships and work on-site at customer facilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to independently resolve issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multi-task and manage various responsibilities with a flexible, positive attitude.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate or technical degree in electrical design or drafting is preferred.
• 7+ years of electrical design experience is typically required.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

BW Papersystems

About Us

Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.