Electrical Hardware Design Engineer
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Job Description
Job Title
Electrical Design Engineer – Level III
Location
Louisville, KY(Combination of office and job site)
Employment Type
Full-Time
Schedule
Monday–Friday, standard business hoursSome flexibility based on project needsLimited travel required
About the Role
Our client designs and delivers advanced airport baggage handling systems that move millions of bags safely, accurately, and efficiently across the globe. Due to rapid growth, they are expanding their Electrical Design Engineering team and are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer – Level III to support complex, high-impact projects.
This is a senior-level, hands-on engineering role for someone who can work with minimal supervision, apply sound judgment, and take ownership of electrical designs from concept through execution. The ideal candidate is a strong technical problem-solver who can develop clean, efficient electrical diagrams—and identify and correct issues before they reach the field.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate electrical design activities within assigned engineering projects
Analyze schematics, specifications, drawings, and related data to determine design requirements
Develop and self-verify accurate electrical device layouts, panel layouts, motor schematics, control schematics, I/O diagrams, and bills of materials
Ensure designs comply with engineering standards, company guidelines, and customer contract requirements
Support Project Managers, Field Engineers, Purchasing, and Panel Fabrication teams
Evaluate, approve, and release design changes and drawing updates
Utilize CAD and drafting software to produce detailed electrical designs
Communicate design progress and task status to the project team
Design electrical systems including power distribution, industrial control panels, and industrial network architectures
Interface directly with customers to support installation, commissioning, and required design modifications
Provide technical guidance and, when needed, oversee the work of other designers
Other responsibilities as required
Qualifications / Requirements
7+ years of electrical design engineering experience in industrial, controls, or automation environments
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, specifications, and technical documentation
Experience designing control panels, motor control circuits, and industrial power distribution systems
Proficiency with CAD and electrical design tools
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Work Environment
Combination of office and job site settings
Collaborative, fast-paced, growth-oriented culture
Some travel required
Physical Requirements
Prolonged sitting when in an office environment
Standing and walking for extended periods at job sites
Occasional climbing at job sites
Repetitive typing and data entry
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
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