Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Position Overview

To manage design projects and help train junior Electrical Design Engineers.

Cates Control Systems was founded over 40 years ago and is an award-winning systems integration company that partners with manufacturing firms to develop and implement automation solutions to increase production, improve quality and reduce costs. Our customers are extremely diverse and spread all over North America (and a few internationally). They make roofing shingles, fry potato chips, roast coffee, process poultry and beef, distill water, bottle apple juice, and ship products all over the world. Cates is committed to delivering quality solutions backed by service and support, and our culture is rooted in honesty, integrity, commitment, and reliability.

Salary: $95,000-$105,000 per year

Location: Plano, TX

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Job Type: Full-time, in-office.

Key Responsibilities

• Check and review designs as required.
• Assist in maintaining the Quality Assurance System.
• Interface with customers, colleagues, and manufacturing to resolve issues and provide guidance.
• Perform detailed Electrical/Mechanical designs for advanced projects.
• Identify changes in scope and notify the Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Work with minimal supervision, requiring minimum direction from the Senior Engineer or Project Manager.
• Apply superior knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), UL508A, and other standards.
• Approve drawings and drawing sets for release to fabrication and to the customer.
• Train and mentor junior electrical design engineers on design techniques and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: Minimum of 10 years experience in Electrical Design of Power and Control systems and using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Technical Electrical School, Electrical Trade Apprentice Certificate, Journeyman License, Master Electrical License, or equivalent formal electrical training.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), UL508A, and IEC standards with the ability to understand, interpret, and design to meet required codes.
• Proficient in using AutoCAD Electrical for drafting advanced designs according to standard principles.
• Strong quality assurance skills as evidenced by minimizing errors in fabrication and adherence to the Quality Assurance System.
• Excellent research, communication, and team collaboration skills with a willingness to learn independently.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with experience in training and mentoring junior engineers.
• Technical expertise in electrical design software, quality standards, and fabrication practices, including up-to-date knowledge of NFPA Codes, hazardous location requirements, and intrinsic safety systems.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance