The Lakeland Companies ยท 5 months ago
Electrical Controls Designer
Minneapolis, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $97K/yr
3+ years expThe Lakeland Companies is seeking a meticulous and innovative Electrical Controls Designer to contribute to cutting-edge industrial automation projects. In this role, you will design and develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with a talented team throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD
Develop comprehensive Bills of Material (BOMs) for all electrical components
Interpret engineering specifications, P&IDs, and functional descriptions to translate them into robust and compliant electrical designs
Select and specify electrical components, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, actuators, and protective devices, ensuring adherence to relevant standards (NEC, UL, CE, NFPA)
Calculate wire sizing, circuit protection, and power distribution requirements
Maintain accurate and up-to-date design documentation, including revision control and 'as-built' drawings
Ensure all designs consistently adhere to industry best practices, company standards, and applicable electrical codes and regulations
Generate detailed installation and commissioning guides as required
Work closely with electrical engineers, software engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams throughout the entire project lifecycle
Provide essential technical support during panel fabrication, and testing
Assist in troubleshooting electrical issues during prototyping and production
Proactively identify and implement improvements to our electrical design processes, tools, and methodologies
Participate actively in design reviews, contributing valuable insights and driving efforts to enhance design efficiency, accuracy, and overall product quality
Stay current with emerging technologies, components, and design trends in industrial automation and electrical controls, bringing new ideas to the table
Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, and enhanced system performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field
A minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in electrical controls design for industrial automation or control systems
High proficiency in AutoCAD for creating and managing electrical schematics and panel layouts
Strong understanding of PLC hardware and other industrial control components (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
Solid knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication principles
Robust understanding of electrical safety principles and relevant codes (NEC, UL508A, NFPA 79)
Ability to read, interpret, and create complex engineering drawings and specifications
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts clearly
Ability to work both independently and as a highly collaborative team member
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Preferred
Experience with EPLAN design software
Experience with lean manufacturing principles
Experience with hazardous location (HazLoc) electrical design
Experience or strong interest in digital twin technologies and their application in electrical controls design
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
401k and profit sharing
PTO and paid holidays
Company
The Lakeland Companies
The Lakeland Companies is an industrial automation company providing electrical component and systems solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase