Job Openings Industrial Electrical Hardware Designer

About the job Industrial Electrical Hardware Designer

Position Title & Basic Details

  • Role: Industrial Electrical Hardware Designer

  • Type: Full-time, on-site contract (approx. 10 weeks)

  • Location: New York, USA

  • Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, Green-Card holder, or valid U.S. Work Permit required

  • Experience: 5+ years designing electrical hardware for industrial or manufacturing systems

  • Education: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline) strongly preferred; equivalent hands-on experience accepted

Overview

Join our engineering group and lead the end-to-end design of electrical power and control solutions for advanced material-handling equipment. Youll own schematic creation, component sizing/selection, and safety-code compliance while collaborating with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams. Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical 2023 and a passion for continuous improvement are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  1. System Design Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for control panels, PLC/HMI interfaces, motor-control centers, and safety circuits.

  2. Component Selection Specify breakers, relays, sensors, transformers, power supplies, fuses, circuit breakers, and wire sizes to meet load, fault, and regulatory requirements.

  3. Cross-Functional Integration Partner with mechanical and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration and manufacturability.

  4. Prototype & Testing Support Assist in prototype builds, FAT/SAT testing, troubleshooting, and on-site commissioning.

  5. Safety & Compliance Conduct risk assessments and enforce UL, IEC, NEC, NFPA 79/70E, CE, ISO 13849, UL 508A, and related standards throughout the design lifecycle.

  6. Documentation Generate and maintain accurate BOMs, assembly instructions, and technical reports; drive continuous improvements for performance, reliability, and cost.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Experience: 5+ years in industrial electrical hardware design
  • Software: Expert-level proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical 2023

  • Technical Depth:
    Ability to size transformers, power supplies, and circuit protection
  • Strong grasp of control systems, power distribution, and safety circuits
  • Control Technologies: Familiar with PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus
  • Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 70E, ISO 13849, etc.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and independent problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing material-handling or conveyor systems

  • Familiarity with CE marking and global export requirements

  • Demonstrated track record of leading cross-disciplinary design reviews

Why Join Us?

  • Growth Opportunities: Accelerate your technical development alongside seasoned automation experts.

  • Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of industrial automation.

  • Team Culture: Inclusive, transparent, and highly collaborative workforce committed to continuous improvement.

  • Interview Process

  • Virtual Interview Initial Zoom discussion with hiring manager and lead engineer

  • On-Site Interview Facility tour, whiteboard design challenge, and team meet-and-greet

Additional Information

  • Contract extensions possible based on project pipeline and performance

  • Travel reimbursement provided for required on-site interview

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (US Citizen, Green Card, or valid Work Permit).

  • Ability to attend in-person interviews as necessary.

  • Job type: Contract position

  • Full-time

  • Onsite role

  • Duration 10 Weeks