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Electrical Controls Designer

Actalent · Austin, TX · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$40–$52/hrFull-time

About the role

This role focuses on the design, documentation, and quality control of industrial control systems and electrical assemblies. You will independently create complete, build-ready electrical drawing packages from engineering specifications, existing equipment, or field-installed systems, ensuring alignment with internal standards and industry best practices. This is a hands-on electrical controls design position, not a drafting-only role, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to product development in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Create complete electrical drawing packages for industrial control panels and electrical systems from engineering specifications, existing equipment, or field-installed systems.
  • Produce detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, point-to-point drawings, loop diagrams, single-line diagrams, and P&IDs.
  • Develop control panel documentation with minimal oversight, ensuring drawings accurately reflect system functionality and installation requirements.
  • Interpret existing electrical systems and reverse engineer drawings when documentation is incomplete or unavailable.
  • Generate accurate hardware layouts and identify electrical components based on physical equipment, manufacturer documentation, and design requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbering structures, and associated design documentation.
  • Perform drawing quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to electrical drafting and documentation standards.
  • Review, incorporate, and update redlined drawings and engineering changes in a timely and organized manner.
  • Support manufacturing and assembly teams by

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