ELECTRICAL DESIGNER

Cranberry Twp, PENNSYLVANIA

JOB

REFERENCE ID

26-02133

JOB TYPE:

Direct Placement

LOCATION

Cranberry Twp, PENNSYLVANIA

PAY RATE:

$75000 - $85000

POST DATE:

September 14, 2026

: Job Summary

Design electrical and control systems for automated polyurethane manufacturing systems. This role involves collaborating with project managers and sales teams to determine project specifications and requirements, ensuring designs conform to applicable electrical codes, and staying updated on the latest advances in PLCs and control panels.

Responsibilities

Interface with project managers and sales teams to determine specifications and requirements for new projects.

Analyze specifications and performance requirements to design control systems that meet machine needs.

Produce design drawings, bills of materials, control cabinet layouts, and field interconnection wiring.

Collaborate with control engineers to ensure electrical controls meet programming requirements, including integration of encoders, position switches, photo eyes, ID tagging, and communication networks.

Ensure designs conform to applicable electrical codes, including UL, NFPA, NEC, and Canadian electrical codes.

Stay informed on advances in PLCs and touch screen operator control panels, and design controls using customer-specified components when necessary.

Modify controls on existing customer equipment without disrupting function while maintaining safety code requirements.

Travel to customer sites to gather design information about facilities and existing equipment as needed.

Design control systems for hazardous area classifications in installation locations.

Understand OSHA, state, and local safety requirements to ensure electrical system safety for operators and machines.

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of 2D CAD software, including AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.

Investigate electrical codes in various locations to meet national electrical code requirements, such as in Mexico and Canada.

Qualifications

Minimum of an Associate's Degree in an Engineering/CAD discipline or Bachelor's in E.E.T./BSEE, or three to five years of related engineering experience and/or education.

Advanced knowledge of electrical current flows, electrical power, and automated control systems.

Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software (preferred), AutoCAD 2D software, and Microsoft Office software.

High level of electrical, analytical, and mathematical knowledge.

Competencies

Technical Capacity

Communication Proficiency

Thoroughness

Problem Solving/Analysis

Initiative

Additional Information

This position requires approximately 10% travel, including domestic and occasional international site visits for customer consultations, project troubleshooting, site commissions, and training.

Benefits

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.