Job Description

Position: Electrical Designer
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid Work Model)

A leading manufacturer of industrial machinery located near Chicago is looking to add an Electrical Designer to their engineering team.

This company fosters a relaxed dress code and flexible scheduling within a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment. Employees benefit from engaging with innovative automation technologies and software while working on a variety of projects ranging from modernizing existing systems to designing brand-new manufacturing setups.

If you seek the benefits of a large organization’s resources but prefer a close-knit workplace culture, this role might be a perfect match.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate closely with customer engineers and internal controls teams to develop electrical control system schematics, panel designs, and detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Manage job setup, releases, and work order processing through an ERP platform.

• Verify schematic and panel designs align with NEC safety standards.

• Perform audits to ensure all designs and BOMs meet UL508A certification and Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) criteria.

• Provide technical support and clarification to panel fabricators during assembly.

• Update and finalize drawings based on feedback and markups, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

• Maintain strong project management focus to meet deadlines and budget targets.

• Use AutoCAD with the company’s standardized template libraries to create all design drawings.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Associate degree in a technical field or comparable certification.

• At least 3 years of experience designing electrical schematics for industrial systems, specifically for 480VAC three-phase circuits integrating I/O modules, motor starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo motors.

• Proficiency with panel layout, considering manufacturer spacing guidelines and planning conduit and cable tray routing.

• Skilled in AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley product lines such as I/O modules and VFDs.

• Certification in UL508A.

• Strong understanding of current NEC standards for industrial electrical systems.

• Experience with branch circuit segregation and calculating loads for transformers and power supplies.

• Ability to interpret commercial electrical component specs to ensure proper protection and integration.

• Commitment to quality and “getting it right the first time.”

• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 690VDC common bus drive system design.

• Hands-on field experience auditing retrofit installations or supervising panel installation.

• Practical knowledge of panel layout and wiring assembly.

Employment Details:

• Full-time position with a hybrid schedule: onsite with the option for two remote days weekly after probation.

• Competitive base salary plus annual and travel bonuses.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability fully paid by the company.

• 401(k) plan with employer match.

• Paid time off includes 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 holidays annually.

• Opportunity to grow your skills within a supportive engineering team.