Electrical Designer, Drafter

Johnson Controls

. Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial equipment and automation applications .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeWaynesboro • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $25 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing electrical control systems for industrial automation, with proficiency in Autodesk Electrical and a strong understanding of PLC hardware and industrial communication protocols. Capable of creating detailed electrical schematics and ensuring compliance with relevant electrical codes and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Control Systems DesignAutodesk Electrical ProficiencyPLC Hardware KnowledgeIndustrial Communication ProtocolsElectrical Codes Compliance

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Hard Skills

Electrical Control SystemsElectrical Schematics CreationWiring Diagrams DevelopmentPanel Layout DesignPLC DocumentationEmbedded Computer Control SystemsIndustrial NetworkingElectrical Design PrinciplesControl System DocumentationRefrigeration P&ID Interpretation

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical SupportProject ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk ElectricalPLC PlatformsIndustrial ComputersPower SuppliesCircuit Protection DevicesCommunication HardwareSensorsInstrumentation

Industry Keywords

Industrial AutomationElectrical CodesNFPA 70NFPA 79UL508ADesign DocumentationManufacturing SupportContinuous ImprovementEngineering Change RequestsCost-Effective Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial equipment and automation applications
Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, terminal plans, and bills of material using Autodesk Electrical
Develop PLC and embedded computer hardware documentation for new product designs and customer-specific projects
Select and specify electrical components including PLCs, HMIs, industrial computers, power supplies, circuit protection devices, communication hardware, sensors and instrumentation
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and company design practices
Support engineering change requests and update design documentation
Coordinate with engineers, production personnel, and suppliers to resolve design and manufacturing issues
Assist in panel layout optimization for manufacturability and serviceability
Generate accurate documentation packages for manufacturing, testing, and field installation
Participate in project review meetings and design reviews
Provide technical support during system integration, testing, startup, and troubleshooting activities
Maintain project schedules and deliver assigned tasks within established deadlines
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to design processes, standards, and documentation practices
Provide support for the controls panel shop to clarify specifications and adapt engineering changes if needed
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and field teams to develop cost-effective industrial control solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Technology, or a similar discipline, or 5 years of professional experience in lieu of a degree
2+ years of experience in electrical controls design, industrial automation, or related engineering design activities
Proficiency with Autodesk Electrical
Understanding of industrial control systems and electrical design principles
Knowledge of PLC hardware platforms and industrial control architectures
Familiarity with embedded computer control systems and industrial networking
Ability to create and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, control system documentation, and industrial Refrigeration P&ID’s
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet, and serial communications
Knowledge of electrical codes and industry standards including NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A control panel requirements
Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate
Only US Citizens and/or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package