Electrical Hardware Designer
Brightpath Associates LLC, Troy, OH, United States
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 templates Act 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 Strong collaboration between engineering and shop Direct impact on how the company scales
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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 templates Act 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 Strong collaboration between engineering and shop Direct impact on how the company scales
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