Hardware Design Engineer

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000

About the Role

A well-established manufacturer is searching for a Design Engineer to design electrical systems for custom machinery and automation equipment. You will create schematics, select components, support panel builds, and assist with testing and commissioning while collaborating with engineering, assembly, and customer teams.

What You’ll Do

• Design electrical schematics and panel layouts using CAD tools.

• Develop BOMs and specify PLCs, safety devices, motion hardware, and power components.

• Perform load calculations, wire sizing, and system protection analyses.

• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, UL, and related standards.

• Support wiring, panel builds, testing, troubleshooting, and onsite commissioning.

• Maintain documentation and participate in reviews and improvement efforts.

• Work closely with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3+ years of electrical design experience in automation or machinery (preferred).

• Proficiency in electrical CAD tools.

• Knowledge of PLCs, industrial networks, and motion control systems.

• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70/79, UL508A, and machinesafety standards.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problemsolving skills.

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants that provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing, Production, or Operations opportunities, contact Ross DeRosier with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.