Panel Designer

Summary:
Designers are responsible for the electrical design, layout and drafting of industrial control panels. They take user requirements, national and customer standards, and produce designs that meet those requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Electrical Design

• Read and interpret vendor cut sheets to determine functionality and applicability of products.
• Use knowledge of electrical systems and standards to develop wiring diagrams.
• Use knowledge of manufacturing techniques, applicable standards, and field installation requirements to develop panel layouts.
• Confer with engineering staff, manufacturing staff, and other personnel to resolve problems.
• Explain drawings to manufacturing or construction teams and provide adjustments as necessary.
• Measure factors that affect installation and arrangement of equipment.

Drafting

• Use AutoCAD Electrical to draft electrical schematics and panel layouts.

Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrating the ability to work effectively with others.
• Personal Acceptability: Maintaining a socially acceptable demeanor.
• Initiative: Demonstrating a willingness to work.
• Dependability and Reliability: Displaying responsible behaviors at work.
• Lifelong Learning: Displaying a willingness to learn and apply new knowledge and skills.
• Communication - Listening and Speaking: Giving full attention to what others are saying and speaking in English well enough to be understood by others.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Marketing and Customer Focus: Actively looking for ways to identify market demands and meet the customer, client, or stakeholder need.
• Planning and Organizing: Planning and prioritizing work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.