Controls Designer - AutoCAD Electrical
General Kinematics Vibrating Equipment · Crystal Lake, IL · 1 mo ago
Engineering$60k–$80k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare and revise electrical drawing packages based on engineer and designer input while maintaining accuracy, quality, and project schedules.
- Independently develop and update plans, details, one-lines, wiring diagrams, panel schedules, control panel layouts, BOM, and related industrial control project documents.
- Cook up drawing reviews & deliverables with electrical engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to ensure consistency and completeness.
- Track drawing progress, communicate schedule impacts, and support timely completion of deliverables.
- Create and verify project BoMs (Bill of Materials). As well as review panel builds with engineer and vendor (as applicable).
- Aid in field markups, as-builts, as-shipped, and post commissioning drawings; incorporate field and red line revisions accurately.
- Maintain organized project file structures, version control, and document management procedures per company standards.
- Initiate & lead standard development for consistency and efficiency improvement of drawing sets.
- Support project design schedules, equipment lists, and project documentation efforts.
- Ability to convert CAD drawings to any other formats such as pdf, Eplan, etc.
- Participate in quality control reviews and help maintain drafting standards and best practices.
- Support the companies AutoCAD Electrical standards and make improvements as applicable.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications (Required): Certificate or AAS in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, or closely related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Eplan competency is a plus.
- 3+ years of electrical drafting experience in industrial projects.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, including model/paper space, annotation, sheet set management and organization, and Bill of Materials creation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products.
- Familiarity with industrial control panel design.
- Solid understanding of drafting standards and electrical drawing conventions.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering markups, specifications, and design packages.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and schedule management skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with AutoDesk Vault, Inventor, or similar tools.
- Experience with Revit or similar 3D drafting tools.
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A, and electrical design practices.
- Experience designing for supporting industrial manufacturing projects.
- Exposure to industrial controls, SCADA, or instrumentation-related projects.
- Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and industrial control system documentation.
Pay
Pay: $60,000 to $80,000 paid annually. The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, geography, and internal equity.
Benefits
The position also comes with an annual profit-sharing incentive bonus payment. Our benefit programs provide choice and flexibility to meet the needs of you and your family. This includes health and well-being, financial planning tools, career development, PTO, and more.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.