Electrical Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our Controls team. In this role, you will design and develop electrical control panels and systems for heavy off-road construction equipment. You will work within an established engineering team, learning our products and processes while contributing to real, production-level designs from day one. Recent graduates with a four-year Electrical Engineering degree are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design clear, efficient, and repeatable electrical schematics using EPLAN Electric P8
• Develop panel layout drawings and produce accurate, build-ready documentation packages
• Select and specify electrical components (breakers, relays, PLCs, terminal blocks, wiring, etc.) to meet design requirements
• Continuously improve existing schematic standards and panel design processes for consistency and manufacturability
• Deliver accurate documentation and design files on schedule
• Use EPLAN Electric P8 to create and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams from concept through production release
• Design electrical control panels for 24VDC & 120VAC for industrial applications, including component selection, enclosure layout, and thermal management
• Develop and maintain bill of materials (BOM) and part specifications in coordination with the Purchasing Department and approved suppliers
• Work closely with the Controls, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and repeatable on the shop floor
• Support Manufacturing during production by clarifying design intent and resolving build issues
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to the development of internal schematic and documentation standards
• Assist the Service Department in diagnosing and resolving field and warranty issues related to electrical systems
• Stay current with Astec product lines and relevant industry standards (e.g., UL, NFPA 79, IEC)
• Document work thoroughly and maintain organized project files
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Tech Stack

• EPLAN Electric P8
• Microsoft Office Suite
• 24VDC & 120VAC control circuits and panel wiring practices
• PLC programming & hands-on troubleshooting (a plus)
• UL, NFPA 79, IEC (industry standards)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical/Electronic Technology required
• 0–2 years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
• Experience with or exposure to EPLAN ElectricP8 preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Familiarity with 24VDC & 120VAC control circuits and panel wiring practices a plus
• Experience with PLC programming & hands-on troubleshooting is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to build clean, well-organized, repeatable work products
• Good communicator, able to work across engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams