Electrical Design Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Design Technician prepares layouts, generates manufacturing files, updates documentation, and assists internal testing activities. This role ensures engineering intent is accurately translated into manufacturable designs while contributing to continuous improvement and business initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply redlines and updates from customers, Design Engineers, or Quality teams in EPLAN, AutoCAD, or other design software.
• Design and produce terminal block labels, phenolic tags, and other panel identification markers.

• Generate and manage manufacturing files for production use.

• Assist with internal testing activities as required.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, revision histories, and drawing packages.
• Support the creation and maintenance of Bills of Material (BOM) under engineer direction.
• Assist Sales, Engineering, and Quality teams by reviewing engineering documentation.

Requirements

Required

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in CAD, panel layout, or industrial documentation.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical components and basic control panel architecture.
• Working knowledge of EPLAN, AutoCAD, or similar CAD tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured design workflows.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with engineers, production teams, and quality personnel.
• Highly organized with strong documentation and file management habits.
• Comfortable working in an office environment with extended computer-based work.

Preferred

• Knowledgeable of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL508A standards.
• “Hands on” electrical/mechanical experience or hobbies.

Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Electric Supply and Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person, employee, or job applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. Further, it is the policy of ES&E to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements. This policy is intended to apply to all personnel actions affecting, but not limited to compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company sponsored training, education and social and recreation programs. It is also our policy to comply with all federal and state employment law.

Accommodations

ES&E provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you require in order to express an interest in a specific opening by emailing: View email address on us.fitly.work or calling View phone number on us.fitly.work. Thank you for considering ES&E for your next career opportunity.

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical coverage (employees may choose between two comprehensive plans)
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance (company paid and supplemental)
• Short-term disability and long-term disability are 100% employer paid benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution
• Tel-a-Doc phone consultations

Financial Rewards

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with pre-tax and ROTH options along with employer matching
• Profit Sharing Plan
• College Savings – access to a 529 plan

Wellbeing

• Company values employees’ time with family by typically honoring standard work hours
• Paid Time Off (employees receive paid time off and can purchase additional days each year)
• Paid Holidays (8 per year)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free counseling resources and work/life balance tools
• Annual on-site flu shot clinic
• Business casual work environment
• Volunteering opportunities
• Family outings and employee activities throughout the year
• Legal Services & Identity Theft benefits

Culture of Excellence

• Proven track record in providing outstanding customer service
• Named one of the “Best Places to Work in NC” for several years
• Scheduled company meetings
• ISO Certification
• Open door policy
• Company milestones celebrated
• Peer-to-peer recognition program (Essie Bucks)