ASTEC ยท 1 day ago
Electrical Design Drafter
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expAstec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company specializing in asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The Electrical Design Drafter will primarily create electrical drawings and associated documents for retrofit control panel projects, collaborating with Project Engineers and manufacturing to ensure compliance with project requirements and production needs.
Machinery
Hiring Manager
Duane Hill
Responsibilities
Prepares detailed electrical control panel drawings including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O assignments
Creates electrical bills of material and purchased parts lists from drawing packages
Develops drawing packages from field audit documentation provided by Project Engineers
Interacts with Project Engineers and manufacturing to confirm requirements and resolve design questions
Coordinates with Procurement to ensure long lead time items are identified early
Supports manufacturing with drawing clarifications during panel build
Create retrofit panel drawings using EPLAN, maintaining compatibility with legacy AutoCAD documentation
Work within established drawing standards and templates
Generate accurate BOMs from completed drawings
Respond to drawing questions from Controls Center manufacturing team
Document design decisions and maintain project drawing files
Supports the project process by reviewing field audit documentation and attending project kickoff meetings to confirm design requirements
Supports as necessary lending assistance in electrical and controls troubleshooting
Collaborative electrical print checking
Timely and accurate correction/resolution of drawing errors
Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and activities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associates degree or a minimum of two years of equivalent knowledge/experience in electrical design or related field
Experience with EPLAN required; AutoCAD experience preferred
Knowledge of the National Electric Code and UL 508A panel requirements
Ability to select proper components, size starters, breakers, wiring and conduit
Ability to read electrical ladder diagrams and control schematics
Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control system components
Strong attention to detail and ability to work from field documentation
Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines
Preferred
AutoCAD experience preferred
Company
ASTEC
Since 1972, Astec has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock to road solutions for our customers.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jaco van der Merwe
President & CEO
Jamie Palm
VP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
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