Electrical Designer – Industrial Machinery

Location: Pawcatuck, CT

Job Type: Contract

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to support the design and development of custom industrial machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in industrial electrical design, machine control systems, and electrical documentation within an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop production-ready electrical schematics and control panel layouts for custom industrial machinery.
Create electrical wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Design and document machine control systems, including PLC I/O, VFDs, servo systems, and safety circuits.
Select appropriate electrical components and hardware based on machine requirements.
Update and maintain legacy electrical drawings and documentation.
Ensure electrical designs comply with UL508A, NFPA 79, and applicable NEC requirements.
Work closely with Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams.
Provide electrical design support throughout the manufacturing and production process.
Review designs and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of industrial electrical design experience.
7–10 years of overall relevant experience preferred.
Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
Strong experience designing machine control systems.
Experience with PLC I/O, VFDs, servo systems, and machine safety circuits.
Experience working in an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environment.
Experience creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs.
Strong understanding of industrial electrical components and control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation systems.
Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 79, and NEC standards.
Experience in plastics extrusion, converting, or similar industrial machinery.
Background in industrial automation and machine safety.
Experience supporting custom-built or highly engineered industrial equipment.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work onsite in Pawcatuck, Connecticut.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple electrical design projects and meet production timelines.

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📧 You may also send your resume to vighneshwar.gouda@prolim.com

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