We are seeking an Electrical Hardware Designer with upper mid-level to lower senior-level experience to take full ownership of electrical hardware design for custom robotic automation systems.
This is a lead individual-contributor role. The Electrical Hardware Designer will independently design complete electrical systems—from concept through commissioning support—while owning, maintaining, and improving FDI’s electrical standards and templates. This role is expected to evolve into senior technical leadership and potentially an Electrical Design Manager position as the company grows.
Core Responsibilities
Own the complete electrical hardware design lifecycle for custom automation systems
Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, and BOMs using SolidWorks Electrical
Design power distribution, safety circuits, and industrial networks
Ensure designs are efficient, buildable, serviceable, and schedule-aligned
Maintain and continuously improve electrical standards and templatesAct as the internal authority on component selection and design conventions
Support panel build and system integration through technical guidance (non-hands-on)
Collaborate closely with controls engineers, mechanical designers, and project managers
Compliance & Safety
Design systems compliant with UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC, and applicable customer standards
Ensure proper documentation for UL panel and safety compliance
Implement and document machine safety systems correctly
Experience & Qualifications (Experience-First)
5–10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design for custom industrial automation
Proven ability to independently own electrical designs end-to-end
Strong proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical
Broad knowledge of industrial control panels, power distribution, and machine safety
Experience in an Engineer-To-Order (ETO) environment
Degree preferred but not required
Preferred Experience
Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms
Ethernet/IP and industrial networking
UL panel design and commissioning support
What Success Looks Like
Panels build cleanly with few shop questions
Standards improve design speed and consistency
Electrical design scales smoothly as the team grows
Growth Path This role is designed to grow into Senior Electrical Hardware Designer and ultimately Electrical Design Manager as additional designers are hired.
Why us
Challenging, one-off automation projects
Real ownership and authority
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This is a lead individual-contributor role. The Electrical Hardware Designer will independently design complete electrical systems—from concept through commissioning support—while owning, maintaining, and improving FDI’s electrical standards and templates. This role is expected to evolve into senior technical leadership and potentially an Electrical Design Manager position as the company grows.
Core Responsibilities
Own the complete electrical hardware design lifecycle for custom automation systems
Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, and BOMs using SolidWorks Electrical
Design power distribution, safety circuits, and industrial networks
Ensure designs are efficient, buildable, serviceable, and schedule-aligned
Maintain and continuously improve electrical standards and templatesAct as the internal authority on component selection and design conventions
Support panel build and system integration through technical guidance (non-hands-on)
Collaborate closely with controls engineers, mechanical designers, and project managers
Compliance & Safety
Design systems compliant with UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC, and applicable customer standards
Ensure proper documentation for UL panel and safety compliance
Implement and document machine safety systems correctly
Experience & Qualifications (Experience-First)
5–10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design for custom industrial automation
Proven ability to independently own electrical designs end-to-end
Strong proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical
Broad knowledge of industrial control panels, power distribution, and machine safety
Experience in an Engineer-To-Order (ETO) environment
Degree preferred but not required
Preferred Experience
Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms
Ethernet/IP and industrial networking
UL panel design and commissioning support
What Success Looks Like
Panels build cleanly with few shop questions
Standards improve design speed and consistency
Electrical design scales smoothly as the team grows
Growth Path This role is designed to grow into Senior Electrical Hardware Designer and ultimately Electrical Design Manager as additional designers are hired.
Why us
Challenging, one-off automation projects
Real ownership and authority
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