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Company Description Stratum Controls is a growing engineering solutions company specializing in electrical and automation design services for industrial control systems, plant automation, and Special Purpose Machines. The team focuses on delivering reliable, efficient, and safe designs that help clients optimize their operations and reduce downtime. Stratum Controls offers opportunities to work on diverse projects across different industries, using advanced tools and methodologies. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their skills, and collaborate closely with clients and colleagues in a professional, technology-driven environment.
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We are seeking an experienced *Electrical Design Engineer* with strong expertise in *EPLAN Electric P8* and *EPLAN Pro Panel* to design industrial control panels for customers in the United States. The ideal candidate should have experience in preparing UL-compliant electrical schematics, 3D panel layouts, manufacturing documentation, and collaborating with US engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Design electrical schematics using *EPLAN Electric P8*.
* Develop *3D control panel layouts* using *EPLAN Pro Panel*.
Create:
* Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
* Control Schematics
* Power Schematics
* Panel General Arrangement (GA)
* Terminal Diagrams
* Cable Schedules
* Wiring Diagrams
* Interconnection Diagrams
* Bill of Materials (BOM)
* Perform component selection and sizing for:
* PLCs
* HMIs
* VFDs
* Servo Drives
* Power Supplies
* Circuit Breakers
* Contactors
* Relays
* Safety Components
* Ethernet Switches
* Design control panels in accordance with *UL 508A, **NFPA 79, **NEC*, and customer specifications.
* Create and maintain EPLAN parts database, symbols, macros, forms, and templates.
* Perform device placement, DIN rail layout, cable duct arrangement, and panel optimization.
* Generate manufacturing-ready documentation including:
* Terminal plans
* Wire lists
* Cable reports
* Device reports
* BOMs
* Panel drilling and machining data
* Utilize EPLAN Pro Panel for 3D routing and panel documentation where applicable.
* Coordinate with PLC programmers, mechanical engineers, procurement, and manufacturing teams.
* Support panel fabrication, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and customer technical reviews.
* Review customer specifications and implement engineering standards across projects.
* Maintain project documentation, revisions, and engineering records.
Required Skills
* Strong proficiency in *EPLAN Electric P8*.
* Hands-on experience with *EPLAN Pro Panel*.
* Experience creating EPLAN macros, symbols, and parts databases.
* Knowledge of industrial control panel design.
* Understanding of PLC-based automation systems.
* Ability to interpret customer electrical specifications.
Knowledge of:
* Control Panels
* MCC
* PLC Panels
* VFD Panels
* Remote I/O Systems
* Servo Motion Systems
* Familiarity with industrial communication networks such as EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, and EtherCAT.
* Excellent documentation and drawing standards.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
* Good verbal and written English communication.
Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
* 3–8 years of experience in EPLAN-based electrical design.
* Experience with US automation projects.
* Knowledge of Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Beckhoff, or Omron PLC systems.
* Experience with Rittal, Hoffman, Saginaw, or similar industrial enclosures.
* Understanding of enclosure thermal calculations and cable sizing.
* Experience with UL-listed control panel manufacturing.
* Knowledge of EPLAN Data Portal and Smart Wiring is an advantage.
Preferred Software Skills
* EPLAN Electric P8
* EPLAN Pro Panel
* AutoCAD Electrical (preferred)
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Teams
* Adobe Acrobat
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work on challenging US industrial automation projects.
* Exposure to UL and NFPA standards.
* Flexible work environment.
* Career growth in industrial automation and electrical engineering.
* Training on advanced EPLAN workflows and international engineering standards.
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