Electrical Design Engineer

Description Summary

The Electrical Design Engineer supports our purpose of creating lasting value to those we serve by providing technical expertise in electrical and control systems. Proficiency in software platforms like E-Plan is essential for developing electrical layouts, configuring motor control centers (MCCs), and supporting packaged drive solutions.

• Evaluate customer requirements, electrical drawings, motor lists, and specifications to determine appropriate equipment, configurations, and design approaches.
• Develop accurate bills of material (BOMs) and equipment layouts for MCCs, packaged drive solutions, control panels, and mechatronic systems using internal design tools.
• Support solution-selling efforts by identifying, positioning, and communicating value-added offerings such as control panel design, kitting, and assembly solutions.
• Partner with sales to develop competitive proposals that balance technical requirements, cost, and gross profit objectives.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain accurate and competitive pricing, lead times, and technical clarifications.
• Provide guidance on margin (GP%) and cost optimization opportunities during solution development.
• Identify and communicate non-standard options, potential lead time impacts, and technical risks early in the quoting process.
• Ensure all designs align with applicable industry certification standards, safety requirements, and customer-specific specifications, including short-circuit rating.
• Support the development and maintenance of customer standards and internal design standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to quoting accuracy, design consistency, and overall team efficiency.
• Provide clear and complete design handoff information to implementation and delivery teams.
• Support technical clarification efforts during project execution, as needed, without ownership of implementation activities.
• Participate in internal training, knowledge sharing, and standardization initiatives across the team.

Requirements

• Critical Success Factors:
• Excellent internal and external customer service.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to identify, analyze & solve issues effectively.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong team orientation.
• Collaborative Growth Mindset.
• Drive for continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Dependable.

Job Requirements/Specifications

• Minimum two-year degree or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills via phone, email, and in person required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite, including Teams, required.
• Experience with software platforms such as EPLAN preferred.
• Industrial automation or manufacturing experience preferred, with knowledge of control circuitry and electrical principles.
• Work environment includes frequent sitting, working with hands, working with fingers, talking, hearing, and working with others.
• Occasionally lifting, carrying, rushing, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, kneeling, crouching, reaching, driving, on-standard shift work, extended day, and travel.