Job Description

Industrial Automation Capital Equipment Designer (1702265) $65 – $75 per hour

St. Charles, IL

Full Time; Contract to Perm

Position Summary:

The Sr. Electrical Designer will be responsible for the design, development, and documentation of industrial control systems for custom automation equipment across a variety of industries including medical device, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods.

The role involves creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, bill of materials, and wiring diagrams that comply with customer specifications, applicable codes, and best practices.

The Electrical Designer will collaborate closely with the mechanical engineering, controls engineering, and machine build teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Our solutions combine mechanical systems, robotics, vision, motion control, and sophisticated electrical designs to deliver precise, reliable automation solutions for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical control panel layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical (or EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical depending on project needs).
• Select appropriate electrical components (PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, relays, power distribution, safety devices, etc.) based on system requirements.
• Develop detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) and procurement documentation.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards (UL508A, NFPA 79, NEC, CE, ISO, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with Controls Engineers to integrate hardware with software and control logic.
• Support the panel shop during panel build and machine wiring phases.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and system evaluations.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and revision control.
• Provide technical support for system debug, startup, and customer acceptance.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to specify and source components.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical design for custom automation or capital equipment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical; experience with EPLAN or SolidWorks Electrical is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLC hardware platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Omron.
• Knowledge of industrial control components including HMIs, VFDs, motion controllers, sensors, and safety devices.
• Understanding of electrical standards such as UL508A, NFPA79, CE, NEC.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
• Willingness to support equipment build, debug, and commissioning as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to vision systems, robotics, or motion control technologies.
• Experience working for a custom automation integrator or OEM.
• Familiarity with medical device or regulated industries.

Upon applying:

You’ll likely receive a chatbot with basic questions, then upon receiving your timely answers it’s possible that you’ll receive additional outreach of emails, texts and/or telephone calls from our recruiting firm if you’re being considered for this or another similar position. Upon their recommendations after having discussed the position with you, it can lead to phone, virtual, and face-to-face conversations, and interviews with hiring managers at the company.

If the job description, location, and compensation, align with your qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

To explore additional opportunities, visit our job board: confidentsearchconsultants.com

Confident Search Consultants, a division of Confident Staffing, specializes in connecting engineers and qualified professionals with exceptional career opportunities across the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Employees and applicants are provided a full and fair opportunity for employment, career advancement, and access to programs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or parental status, and will not be discriminated against for any other legally protected group or status.

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