Electrical Drafter

About the role

This role focuses on the design and development of electrical systems for custom CNC machinery and industrial automation equipment. You will collaborate closely with Electrical Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Manufacturing teams to produce detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and supporting documentation that enable the successful build and installation of advanced manufacturing equipment. The position is ideal for someone experienced in creating electrical drawings for industrial equipment, control panels, and automation systems using AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical CAD software. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troutman, NC, primarily in a very clean manufacturing facility with adjacent office space, with approximately 90% of your time spent in the office environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable drawings for CNC machinery and automation systems.
• Develop and revise electrical documentation based on engineering changes and customer requirements.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for electrical assemblies, control panels, and complete machine builds.
• Support the selection and specification of electrical components, including sensors, drives, PLC hardware, HMIs, and industrial network devices.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Assembly teams to ensure accurate implementation of electrical designs.
• Assist with electrical control panel design and layout in accordance with applicable industry standards.
• Maintain drawing revisions and engineering documentation within company systems to ensure accurate records.