Job Description Electrical Designer Control Systems & Heavy Equipment Overview We have an immediate opening for an
Electrical Designer to support the design and development of
electro?mechanical control systems for custom, heavy equipment projects. This is a hands?on role where youll work closely with engineering and production teams to design, review, and support control panel systems from concept through assembly.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a
manufacturing or industrial environment , contributing to fully customized, turnkey solutions. Youll be involved in every stagefrom creating electrical designs to supporting testing and final deliverymaking this a high?impact role with strong growth potential.
Compensation & Location Pay Rate: $38.00 $63.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-time, 6?month contract?to?direct
Location: Ashland, VA 23005 (Greater Richmond area)
Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:30am4:30pm
Key Responsibilities Design electrical control panels for custom heavy equipment and turnkey systems.
Create and modify electrical drawings using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or MicroStation .
Support motor control system design , including component selection and layout.
Review and print electrical schematics and drawings for production and assembly.
Work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet project requirements and timelines.
Assist with testing, troubleshooting, and setup of control systems prior to delivery.
Support manufacturing and assembly teams by clarifying design intent and resolving technical issues.
Contribute to continuous improvements in design processes and documentation accuracy.
Maintain organized project documentation and drawing files.
Required Skills and Qualifications Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or MicroStation .
Hands?on motor controls experience .
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Strong troubleshooting and problem?solving abilities.
Willingness to support engineering and production teams in a hands?on environment.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing project needs.
Must be a U.S. Citizen .
Ability to pass a background check (5-year review) and 5?panel drug screen .
Preferred Skills Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field .
Strong experience with AutoCAD Electrical (highly preferred).
Experience working in a manufacturing or control panel design environment .
Familiarity with custom equipment design or turnkey systems.
Interest in long?term growth within electrical design and industrial engineering.
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AutoCADunmatched
Background Investigationunmatched
Bentley MicroStationunmatched
Component Selectionunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Designunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Electromechanical Systemsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Motor Control Systemsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
SolidWorksunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Test Designunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
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