Electrical Controls Designer

Company: Lakeland Companies
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 10, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you a highly meticulous and innovative Electrical Controls Designer ready to shape the future of industrial automation? Do you thrive on transforming complex concepts into precise, functional electrical systems? If you're passionate about detail, dedicated to excellence, and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects while continuously refining processes, then we have an electrifying opportunity for you! As an Electrical Controls Designer, you'll be the architect behind the electrical brains of our advanced automation and control systems. You'll be designing, developing, and refining electrical schematics and control panel layouts for a diverse range of applications. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring our solutions are not just compliant with the highest safety and quality standards but also highly efficient and reliable. You'll work hand-in-hand with a talented team, bringing innovative ideas to life from concept through manufacturing. What You'll Do: Design & Develop: Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using AutoCAD . Develop comprehensive Bills of Material (BOMs) for all electrical components. Interpret engineering specifications, P&IDs, and functional descriptions to translate them into robust and compliant electrical designs. Select and specify electrical components, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, actuators, and protective devices, ensuring adherence to relevant standards (NEC, UL, CE, NFPA). Calculate wire sizing, circuit protection, and power distribution requirements. Document & Standardize: Maintain accurate and up-to-date design documentation, including revision control and "as-built" drawings. Ensure all designs consistently adhere to industry best practices, company standards, and applicable electrical codes and regulations. Generate detailed installation and commissioning guides as required. Collaborate & Support: Work closely with electrical engineers, software engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams throughout the entire project lifecycle. Provide essential technical support during panel fabrication, and testing. Assist in troubleshooting electrical issues during prototyping and production. Continuous Improvement & Innovation : Proactively identify and implement improvements to our electrical design processes, tools, and methodologies. Participate actively in design reviews, contributing valuable insights and driving efforts to enhance design efficiency, accuracy, and overall product quality. Stay current with emerging technologies, components, and design trends in industrial automation and electrical controls, bringing new ideas to the table. Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, and enhanced system performance. What You'll Bring Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field. Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in electrical controls design for industrial automation or control systems. Technical Skills: Required: High proficiency in AutoCAD for creating and managing electrical schematics and panel layouts. Preferred: Experience with EPLAN design software. Strong understanding of PLC hardware and other industrial control components (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric). Solid knowledge of industrial control panel design and fabrication principles. Robust understanding of electrical safety principles and relevant codes (NEC, UL508A, NFPA 79). Ability to read, interpret, and create complex engineering drawings and specifications. Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts clearly. Ability to work both independently and as a highly collaborative team member. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. Strongly Desired: Experience with lean manufacturing principles. Experience with hazardous location (HazLoc) electrical design. Experience or strong interest in digital twin technologies and their application in electrical controls design. Grow with Us! We're excited to be investing in the future, and that includes expanding our capabilities with EPLAN and advancing our use of digital twins. While AutoCAD is a must-have, if you have EPLAN experience, you'll hit the ground running. If not, we offer training and support for you to develop expertise in EPLAN, allowing you to grow your skillset and contribute to our evolving design practices and innovative approaches to system development. Physical Demands & Work Environment: Primarily a desk-based role, requiring prolonged periods of sitting. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required for reviewing physical components or documentation. May involve infrequent visits to the shop floor or customer sites for design validation or troubleshooting support Benefits: Health insurance Dental and vision insurance 401k and profit sharing PTO and paid holidays

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