About the Role
Control Panels USA is seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Drafter to join our growing team. The Electrical CAD Drafter will utilize plan drawings to develop detailed drawings for fabrication of Control Panels and detailed design drawings and related specifications for the manufacturing of control panels.
Responsibilities
- Create drawings in AutoCAD for production team to complete panel cut-outs, back panel wiring, and a completed control panel.
- Communicate and collaborate with project managers to ensure accuracy, design, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with production team and project managers to resolve design and drawing issues.
- Generate and/or revise schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, and physical equipment assembly drawings.
- Follow CP USA standards to ensure drawings are consistent.
- Analyze markups from production and revise drawings to reflect finished product.
- Review cost estimates to ensure correct parts and panels are utilized on drawings.
- Create designs based on contract drawings and specifications.
- Adhere to timelines as set forth by Project Managers.
- Provide sample project drawings upon interview.
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers and other departments to research tools needed to complete the project.
- Think outside the box and be creative when given generalized designs while staying within the parameters of the project.
- Perform other tasks and assignments and/or projects as requested by management.
Requirements
- Experience and/or exposure in control panels/relay racks environment is a plus but not required.
- 8+ years of experience using AutoCAD.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including schematics and electrical product guidelines.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to follow directions and procedures.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at a time.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team collaborative setting.
- Detail oriented; accuracy is a must.
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Schematics
- Electrical product guidelines
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Organization
- Multi-tasking
- Following directions
- Following procedures
- Independent work
- Team collaboration
- Detail orientation
- Accuracy
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8+ years of experience using AutoCAD
Benefits
- 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with 50% matching
- Paid time off
- Reward & Recognition Bonus Program
- Quarterly company events
About the Company
- Control Panels USA is a manufacturer of Control Panels and Relay Rack assemblies in a wide range of industries.
- We offer custom design and fabrication for OEM clients, contractors, and end users requiring either large or small production runs.
- Our factory in Austin, Texas houses state of the art engineering, manufacturing, and testing capabilities.
- We supply our customers with cost effective solutions while maintaining very competitive lead times.
- We strive to exceed our customer’s expectations while providing the highest quality products and services to our clients in the most cost-efficient manner.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
