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Automation Control Panel Electrical Design Associate

OpSource Staffing

Job Description

Job Description

Automation Control Panel Electrical Design Associate

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Department: Panel Shop Division

Reports To: Director – Panel Shop Division

Employment: Full-Time | On-site

Why this role

Build your career at the intersection of design precision and hands-on manufacturing. You’ll be mentored by senior engineers while contributing tangible work on industrial automation projects from drawing board to commissioning.

What you will do
  • Draft and update electrical control schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
  • Produce accurate CAD drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or comparable tools.
  • Select PLCs, HMIs, sensors, relays, and power supplies that meet project requirements.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Coordinate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to align designs with build needs.
  • Design to industry standards (UL 508A, NFPA 70, IEC) and document compliance.
  • Participate in structured design reviews; action feedback promptly.
  • Support panel assembly, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
What you bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field; or an Associate’s degree with relevant experience.
  • Hands-on familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or SolidWorks Electrical.
  • Fundamental knowledge of industrial control systems and components.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with solid problem-solving skills.
  • Clear communicator who thrives in team settings.
  • Drive to learn, iterate, and grow within a collaborative environment.
Bonus qualifications
  • Internship/co-op experience in controls or automation.
  • Exposure to PLC/HMI systems and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
  • Familiarity with safety and regulatory practices for control panel design.
Skill proficiency
  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • CAD Software
  • PLC Programming Experience
  • EPLAN
  • IEC
  • NFPA 70
  • SolidWorks Electrical
  • UL 508A
Tools & platforms
  • CAD Software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
  • HMI
Growth you can expect
  • Direct mentorship from senior engineers in the Panel Shop Division.
  • Exposure to full project lifecycle—from concept and design to build and commissioning.
  • Opportunities to deepen expertise in industrial standards and best practices.

Ready to transform detailed drawings into dependable automation systems in Spartanburg? We’d like to meet you.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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