Electrical Designer / Drafter
HybridStratham, New Hampshire, United States
Stratham, New Hampshire, United StatesHybridFull Time
Full Time
Job Summary
Design industrial control systems from initial concepts through testing and start-up support, managing project schedules, budgets, and change orders while collaborating with engineering teams. Develop electrical diagrams using CAD software, create bills of materials, and perform component qualification and SCCR calculations. Troubleshoot equipment and instrument issues during commissioning, conduct energy audits, and ensure compliance with UL508A and NEC standards. Work independently on glovebox solutions for clean environments, anticipating customer needs and providing technical advice to leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience designing small to medium-sized automation systems
- Experience with electrical diagram CAD software and can easily read electrical diagrams
- Detail-oriented with strong technical aptitude
- Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria, and codes relevant to Instrumentation and Controls: UL508A, NEC
- Demonstrated ability to design industrial control systems, utilizing CAD systems
- Knowledge of process instrumentation specification, installation & troubleshooting, and control panel design, check-out, commissioning & troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience rapidly troubleshooting and solving equipment & instrument-related issues during start-up and commissioning and performing complex system testing
- Application-specific knowledge in: EXSCAD, ECSCAD, WSCAD, or AutoCAD Electrical
- Electrical bill of materials creation
- Component specification, qualification, and quotation
- SCCR calculations
- Heat load calculations
- Energy audits, power savings, power optimization, and backup power solutions for industrial environments
- Personnel and equipment safety
- You work reliably, structured, and independently, can work in a team and communicate, and are willing to travel on business (estimated to be less than 5%)
- You have sound spoken and written English knowledge
- US Citizenship (due to federal contracts in place, only US Citizens are eligible for consideration)
- Physical Requirement: Climbing; bending; stooping; some light to moderate lifting and carrying; must have fine motor skills; be able to grasp small items; kneeling; ability to do a repetitive motion; and the ability to stand and walk for most of the day
- Visual Requirement: Must be able to read wiring diagrams visually and assemble electrical components
- Hearing Requirement: Must be able to identify hazardous sounds and be aware of the environment on the production floor for personal safety
- Mental Requirement: Comprehension, Reasoning, and Communication
- Must reside within a driving range of Stratham, NH, or be willing to relocate
- You must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Helps having at least 3-5 years in the industry
- Bonus points if you hold a valid UL508A certification
- Bonus points if you are proficient in German
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