
Lead Electrical CAD Designer – Data Center Infrastructure
Jabil
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $105,100 - $189,200 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Creating 2D and 3D models of electrical systems, particularly for complex projects or when visualization is needed
- Participating in design reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with requirements
- Advanced proficiency in various CAD software, such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, Windchill, Autodesk Inventor-EMX, Autodesk Fusion, to design, draft, and model complex electrical for power system and automation control
- Strong understanding of electrical symbols, power systems and automation control with the concepts to accurately create designs that meet technical specifications and standards
- Work closely with engineers and other designers to meet product specifications and performance requirements
- Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems
- Prepare and revise engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and layouts as required.
- Check and validate designs to ensure they meet required quality and safety standards
- Excellent attention to detail for ensuring the accuracy of measurements, dimensions, and design specifications
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex technical drawings, single line diagram, wiring diagram, schematic, power plan, automation control, ladder diagram, and electrical device specifications
- Designing and creating schematic PLC input/output connections.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials for creating feasible and cost-effective designs.
- Evaluate/optimize manufacturing assembly processes by designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observations from production team
- Adopt at creating detailed electrical design of components, sub-assemblies, and system integration
- Capable of creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) for release to manufacturing
- Manage relationships with power systems, electronics, control component vendors, and contract manufacturers
- Keep updated with the latest technologies and methods to ensure competitive and cost-effective designs
- Discuss with management and production staff to assess engineering feasibility and cost-effectiveness
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design or relevant field is required
- 6-8 years of experience in electrical design within the power distribution or data center industry.
- Proven experience as a CAD designer, preferably in an electrical engineering environment.
- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, Revit).
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills to liaise with engineers, manufacturers, and clients, explaining designs and modifications clearly and efficiently
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
- 401(k) retirement plan
- employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
2D modeling3D modelingCAD designelectrical designBOM creationschematic designPLC designpower systemsautomation controlmanufacturing processes
Soft Skills
attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillseffective communicationcollaborationdesign review participationrelationship managementtechnical interpretationcost-effectiveness assessmentadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial Design