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Electrical Designer

Rockford, IL 61109

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Electrical Engineering Job Number: Ss587810415 Compensation: $45.00 / hour

Job Description

Overview:
As an Electrical Designer, you'll have the opportunity to use your technical expertise to shape the future of new and innovative products. You will have the chance to interact with and advise customers on your electrical design approach for their products.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop electrical aspects of equipment designs by studying customer requirements and applying established specifications, standards, and regulations.
  • Identify areas of inefficiency in existing products and explore opportunities for improvement or alternative solutions.
  • Utilize CAD software (SolidWorks electrical) to transform rough product designs into detailed prints, ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
  • Provide engineering support to team members, revising designs and drawings as required to address potential conflicts and ensure imely throughput.
  • Analyze and incorporate new or improved electronic components into designs, ensuring efficiency and capability optimization.
  • Validate, test, and sign off on electrical aspects of machinery prior to shipping, ensuring compliance with customer expectations.
  • Program PLCs and VFDs when applicable, ensuring proper operation of lifting equipment.
  • Specify system components or direct product modifications by collaborating with vendors' engineers to meet design and performance specifications.
  • Develop specifications for purchased parts and utilize Solidworks electrical design to ensure accurate ordering and adherence to design standards.
  • Verify compliance with National Electrical Code and UL requirements when necessary.

Requirements:
  • Associate's degree in electrical drafting or design, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in an electrical design position.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks electrical, or other automated design software.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, and a basic comfort level with technology.
  • Proven customer service orientation toward both internal and external customers.
  • Occasional travel up to 10% may be required.

Meet Your Recruiter

Max Francis
Recruiting Team Lead

Max Francis is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering, where he has been a valued member of the team for more than seven years. He focuses on supporting a key Flex account, helping connect qualified candidates with opportunities that align with their experience, goals, and long-term career path.

Max understands that making a career move is a major life decision. He enjoys helping candidates navigate the ever-changing job market and hiring process with confidence, clarity, and support. His goal is to help each candidate take the next meaningful step in their career while finding the right long-term professional home.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

 As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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