Electrical CAD Design Engineer

Description
IFP Automation in Fort Wayne, IN is in search of a proficient electrical designer experienced in designing and choosing components for industrial control panels, while ensuring diagrams are kept current. The engineering team at IFP Automation consists of a small, talented group of diverse individuals dedicated to tackling intricate challenges. We are looking for an electrical engineer who is motivated, innovative, and adept at collaborating in small teams, capable of managing multiple projects of varying complexities in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
Responsibilities
• Design, Development, and AutoCAD Electrical CAD Creation of Industrial Electrical Control Panels.
• Perform sizing and selection for electrical equipment.
• Design control panels.
• Create, maintain, and revise electrical drawings.
• Manage Bills of Material for both existing and new projects.
• Correspond with the electrical fabrication shop.
• Perform equipment testing in-house or at remote locations.
• Coordinate project activities with other engineers, outside vendors/contractors, and customers.
• Produce clear and timely documentation.
• Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps.
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, applicable codes, and customer requirements.
• Preparing specifications for purchasing electrical equipment and materials.
• Includes limited travel to Indiana installations. Typically, it does not require any overnights.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of best industry practices and propose improvements to future or existing installations.
• Focus on continued improvement of designs and production of panels.
• Training is available in a number of the products we work with and can be offered to the right candidate, depending upon the candidate's background.
• The position can be in the Indianapolis or Fort Wayne office(s).
Qualifications
General:
• An associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology is preferred. Other relevant technical degrees with adequate experience will be considered. A degree in electronics, instrumentation, or controls is desirable.
• Engaged in electronics, instrumentation, or controls programming in a professional setting.
• Experience in using AUTOCAD Electrical software for industrial electrical control panel design.
Required qualifications:
• 3+ years of design experience with industrial control panels and supporting the production of designs.
• 3+ years of experience with CAD software (AutoCAD / or AutoCAD Electric preferred).
• Experience in selecting and wiring VFDs, soft starters, SCRs, relays, networking equipment, etc.
• Experience working with and wiring industrial sensors, instrumentation, pressure transmitters, thermocouples, and other transmitters and transducers.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of hazardous location wiring methodologies following domestic and international codes and standards.
• Understanding of low and medium voltage wiring and power distribution methods.
• Experience with industrial communications protocols.
• Familiarity with UL 508a Certification and Requirements of Design / Build.