Control Panel Design Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

A Control Panel Design Engineer is senior -level engineering role responsible for leading the design and development of complex electrical control panels for industrial automation systems. This position requires deep technical expertise, project leadership, and mentoring of junior engineers. The engineer will ensure designs meet al regulatory standards, customer specifications, and internal quality benchmarks.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a thorough understanding of motor control and panel building layouts, along with having worked with motor controls and processes and assisted in their development and maintenance along with controls programming. This position will have the opportunity to grow through design, engineering and manufacturing of motor controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of advanced electrical control panels using CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)
• Proven tract record of owning all phases of the product lifecycle through to post-release support and continuous improvement
• Oversee the creation of detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMS
• Ensure compliance with UL508A, NEC, IEC, an other applicable standards
• Technical proficiency in addressing customer inquiries and support sales teams
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in control panel design and industrial automation
• Advanced profiency in AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar platforms
• Experience designing low voltage AC/DC power distribution systems
• Strong understanding of control system architecture, wiring practices, and industrial components
• Proven experience with regulatory compliance and safety standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high quality results under tight deadlines

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems and integration of BOMS into procurement workflows
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and industrial networking
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and design for manufacturability principles
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, automotive) Oil & Gas, water/wastewater, and irrigation is a plus.

This position is onsite located in Hernando, MS. North American Electric, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.