Electrical CAD Designer

Job Description

Join Production and Process Technologies as an Industrial Electrical CAD Designer! Work alongside our skilled CAD team members to design, draw, modify, and publish electrical panel drawings for a UL508A-certified panel manufacturer using AutoCAD Electrical for schematics and AutoCAD Inventor for 3D layouts. This entry- to mid-level role offers exciting growth opportunities, and while electrical design experience is preferred, we’re ready to train talented non-electrical CAD designers eager to specialize and grow with us.

Job Duties

• Interpret design criteria and customer specifications to plan and draft complex UL Listed control panel drawings using the AutoCAD Electrical Toolset- including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, safety circuits, instrumentation, etc
• Use AutoCAD Inventor to generate 3D models of electrical panel layouts
• Assist Electricians with initial power-on testing/verification of completed panels
• Assist Mechanical Engineers with 3D modeling of complex industrial machines as schedule and workload permits

Desired Experience

• Familiarity with NEC and UL508a standards, UL508a MTR certification a plus
• Single and three phase power design up to 480v
• Control circuit design and modifications
• Power requirements calculations, heat load calculations
• Specify and order equipment for the panels you design, create equipment kits for shop electricians to build from
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols - 4-20mA analog loops, Ethernet/IP, AS-Interface, IO-Link, legacy DeviceNet and DH networks.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of new and legacy industrial automation equipment. PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, safety circuits, instruments, communication networks, etc.

Required Skills

• Read and interpret P&IDs, Electrical Schematics, and Technical Documentation.
• Proficiency designing in AutoCAD, preferably using the Electrical Toolset
• Proficiency modeling in Inventor and maintaining Object Libraries
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and willingness to work closely with customers and other team members in a group environment.
• Demonstrate and uphold PPT Florida’s core values, including respect, communication, integrity, and accountability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent work/life balance
• Generous vacation policy
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k with company match
• Company cell phone
• Company credit card for all job-related expenses
• ESOP owned company - employees accrue ownership shares of the company beginning after one year of service

Compensation Package

• Bonus opportunities