Control Panel Engineer

Design

Design industrial control panels, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar CAD software.

Develop control panel designs in compliance with NEC, NFPA 70, UL 508A, IEC, and customer specifications.

Prepare bills of materials (BOMs), cable schedules, terminal plans, and manufacturing documentation.

Select electrical components including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motor starters, relays, power supplies, circuit breakers, and control devices.

Collaborate with controls engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturing teams, and project managers throughout the project lifecycle.

Review customer specifications and translate technical requirements into detailed electrical designs.

Support panel fabrication, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.

Perform design reviews and ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with engineering standards.

Mentor junior designers and provide technical guidance on best practices.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency and standardization.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of experience designing industrial control panels and electrical systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, motors, and control circuits.
• Experience creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and wiring documentation.
• Working knowledge of UL 508A, NEC, NFPA 70, IEC, and other applicable electrical standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or ABB control systems.
• UL 508A MTR certification or equivalent industry certification.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), or field commissioning.
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, or Modbus.

Skills

• Autocad
• Automation
• Control Panel
• Manufacturing
• Acceptance Testing
• Design