CAD Operator

As an CAD Operator, you will be responsible for the design and support implementation of PLC-based control systems and panels for a leading manufacturer in the material handling industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

Designs control panels and electrical schematics utilizing AutoCAD Electrical software.

Prepares field component layouts including conveyor layouts and sectionalizes conveyor per control systems requirement.

Sketch field components such as motors, solenoids, photo eyes, limit switches on field layout.

Designs safety circuits where applicable.

Selects programmable controller best suited for project according to I/O requirements, memory requirements and customer requirements.

Designs and specs motor and control circuits in accordance with UL508A specifications.

Generates bill of materials required for control panel, consoles and field components.

Prepares and processes production orders, ensuring the manufacturing team is informed of all items requiring fabrication and wiring

Support building and wiring of control panels. 

Reviews preliminary drawings and bills of material and makes changes and corrections as required.

Coordinate needs, such as interfaces, with other vendors.

Work overtime as required

Education & Experience

Electrical Engineering degree with an emphasis on Industrial Control Systems (Associates or Bachelors) 

5 years of related industry experience in lieu of degree

Allen Bradley Control, Compact Logix, and Slc 500.

HMI Experience with Rockwell

Technical Skills

Experience with PLC controls such as Allen Bradley, IFM, Siemens and Sick optic.

A good knowledge base of UL standards

Knowledge in NEC code

Experience with AutoCAD Electrical 2018 and newer

Experience with AutoCAD 2018 and newer

Microsoft Office and Excel

Good written & oral communication skills 

Ability to understand basic mechanical and electrical schematic drawings. 

Bonus for NR12 Experience

Basic understanding of OHSA standards

Work Environment

Ability to work well with others. 

Work in an office setting and ability to work overtime if the project requires.

Must be able to handle working on multiple projects at once.