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Electrical Design Drafter

ASTEC, Chattanooga, TN, United States


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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

About The Position
Primarily responsible for creating electrical drawings and associated documents for retrofit control panel projects supporting asphalt plant automation systems. Worked from field audit documentation to develop complete drawing packages for panel manufacturing. Collaborates with Project Engineers and manufacturing to ensure drawings meet project requirements and production needs.

Key Deliverables

Prepares detailed electrical control panel drawings including schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and I/O assignments

Creates electrical bills of material and purchased parts lists from drawing packages

Develops drawing packages from field audit documentation provided by Project Engineers

Interacts with Project Engineers and manufacturing to confirm requirements and resolve design questions

Coordinates with Procurement to ensure long lead time items are identified early

Supports manufacturing with drawing clarifications during panel build

Key Activities & Responsibilities

Create retrofit panel drawings using EPLAN, maintaining compatibility with legacy AutoCAD documentation

Work within established drawing standards and templates

Generate accurate BOMs from completed drawings

Respond to drawing questions from Controls Center manufacturing team

Document design decisions and maintain project drawing files

Supports the project process by reviewing field audit documentation and attending project kickoff meetings to confirm design requirements

Supports as necessary lending assistance in electrical and controls troubleshooting

Collaborative electrical print checking

Timely and accurate correction/resolution of drawing errors

Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and activities as assigned

Qualifications

Experience with EPLAN required; AutoCAD experience preferred

Knowledge of the National Electric Code and UL 508A panel requirements

Ability to select proper components, size starters, breakers, wiring and conduit

Ability to read electrical ladder diagrams and control schematics

Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control system components

Strong attention to detail and ability to work from field documentation

Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet project deadlines

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

No supervisory responsibilities

Culture and Values

Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

Respect for all individuals

Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works primarily in an office environment using computer-based design tools. Duties include extended computer work, sitting or standing at a workstation. The employee may occasionally visit the Controls Center manufacturing facility to support panel builds or resolve drawing questions. When in the manufacturing area, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, tools and equipment, and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

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