Control Panel Designer

Job description:

Electrical Design Engineer – Control Panels

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a professional with strong control panel design experience who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise, analytical thinking, and creativity to support the design and standardization of high-quality control cabinet solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electrical CAD design support for control cabinet projects within the Engineering Department
• Translate initial concepts, markups, and rough sketches into detailed, production-ready submittal drawings
• Design control panels and backplanes in compliance with BOM requirements and UL 508A standards
• Lead initiatives to standardize control panel designs and improve internal design processes and best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to meet deadlines and deliverables
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all drawings and documentation
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive component library, including standard drawings, templates, blocks, and design assets
• Select appropriate electrical components (breakers, relays, terminals, wiring, etc.) based on load calculations, application requirements, and industry standards
• Review and troubleshoot wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical documentation

Typical Projects

• Custom industrial control panel designs for manufacturing and automation applications
• UL 508A-compliant panel builds for commercial and industrial systems
• Control cabinet layout optimization and redesign initiatives
• Standardization projects to improve design efficiency and documentation accuracy
• Engineering support for new product development and system upgrades

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in control panel design, layout, and documentation
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical (experience with Zuken, EPLAN, or similar CAD platforms is a plus)
• Strong working knowledge of UL 508A standards and control panel compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Education

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

A formal education in electrical engineering ensures a strong foundation in electrical theory, system design principles, safety standards, and load calculations—critical for producing compliant, reliable, and production-ready control panel designs.