Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer - Ft Wayne Indiana

IFP Automation is searching for a proficient Electrical Design Engineer experienced in designing and choosing components for industrial control panels. This career opportunity is preferably located in our Ft Wayne manufacturing facility, where our UL 508a certified industrial control panel manufacturing center is located.

Our electrical control panel design and build group has grown exponentially in the past several years, we’ve opened a larger facility and tripled the team to support this continued growth. We are excited to offer a career enhancement with growth potential to a qualified individual.

IFP Automation is a technology, manufacturing and parts supplier specializing in automation and motion control. We have been family-owned since 1976 with operations in Fishers and Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Our customer focus is largely Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Kentucky plus we are also blessed to handle a group of major key clients throughout North America.

At the center of our success is who we are, what we believe, and how we act. We are technology focused , embracing new technologies that bring value to our customers and provide continued education to our valued team members to stay up on technological innovation. We are results oriented , striving for perfection, but settling for excellence. We have integrity and are trustworthy , with our team members, customers and suppliers. We strive for top-notch communication , with clients, coworkers and suppliers. We are team focused , we exist to help customers solve their problems, we are committed to helping each other internally, we use “we” and “our,” not “me” or “my” when dealing with customers, coworkers, and suppliers, realizing all our successes are team accomplishments.

More information on our company is available and our website, which is currently undergoing a major overhaul to better reflect the direction of our company. You can find an early preview for the electrical engineering and manufacturing group here at https : / / ifp.mediafuel.net / ul -panel-design-and-build-3 / and we will welcome all candidates for an on-site tour of our Ft Wayne manufacturing center.

The engineering team at IFP consists of a talented group of diverse individuals dedicated to tackling intricate challenges. We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer who is motivated, innovative, and adept at collaborating in small teams, capable of managing multiple projects of varying complexities in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

The successful candidate will :

• Design and develop Industrial Electrical Control Panels using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Perform sizing and selection for electrical equipment.
• Create, maintain, and revise electrical drawings.
• Manage Bills of Material for both existing and new projects.
• Correspond with the electrical fabrication technicians.
• Perform equipment testing in-house or at remote locations.
• Coordinate project activities with other engineers, outside vendors / contractors, and customers.
• Produce clear and timely documentation.
• Ensure that installation and operation conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps.
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, applicable codes, and customer requirements.
• Preparing specifications for purchasing electrical equipment and materials.
• Includes limited travel to local installations. Typically, it does not require any overnights.
• Training is available in a number of the products we work with and can be offered to the right candidate, depending upon the candidate’s background.

Qualifications :

3 years of design experience with industrial control panels.

Knowledge of hazardous location wiring methodologies following domestic and international codes and standards.

Compensation :

Please send all inquaries to websales@ifp1.com or click the apply button below.

Thank you for your consideration.