Panelmatic

Designs and builds electrical control panels

Electrical Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrookfield Center, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering accredited by ABET, or at least 10 years of proven experience in the electrical engineering field, is required.
Three or more years of experience in electrical equipment manufacturing are required.
Three or more years of experience in electrical engineering principles, circuits, and systems are required.
Three or more years of experience with industry standards and regulations, including the National Electrical Code, Underwriters Laboratories, International Electrotechnical Commission, and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standards, are required.
Three or more years of experience with AutoCAD, EPLAN, and electrical design tools are required.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously are required.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams are required.
The ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities is required.
Adherence to the company’s core values is required.
Applicants must live in the greater Brookfield area.
Applicants must pass physical, drug, driving, and background checks.
Applicants must be able to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds or more.
Applicants must be able to sit, stand, and walk for more than four hours at a time.
Applicants must be able to stoop and bend for more than four hours.

Responsibilities

Design electrical and control systems by creating detailed electrical schematics, diagrams, and layouts for power distribution, control systems, equipment, electrical control circuits, and bus bar systems.
Select required components and generate project bills of materials for products including switchboards, motor control centers, panelboards, variable-frequency-drive controls, automatic transfer switches, industrial control panels, relays, power supplies, transformers, and HVAC systems.
Build and test prototypes of electrical systems and engineered products to validate design concepts and performance; test, analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate products for issues, performance, reliability, and compatibility.
Collaborate with project management and product teams to determine electrical requirements and specifications, and coordinate with engineers and stakeholders to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs.
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, regulations, and safety guidelines; stay current on engineering practices and technologies; ensure design packages meet required certifications and work with third-party product and project teams on certification processes.
Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, reports, and manuals; maintain accurate records of design changes, test results, and project progress; present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
Diagnose and resolve issues arising during manufacturing or after project completion.
Implement safety measures to protect workers and the public from hazards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, product managers, and project managers, to integrate electrical systems; communicate with team members and clients to gather requirements, address concerns, and provide progress updates.
Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement; stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in electrical engineering; propose and implement solutions to improve electrical design efficiency and effectiveness.
Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.
Interact daily with clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
Perform overall quality control of work, including budget, schedule, plans, and personnel performance, and regularly report project status.
Cooperate and communicate with the project manager and other project participants to provide technical support.
Maximize project efficiency and profitability.
Prepare periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
Collaborate with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
Three years of experience in a design or similar engineering role are preferred.
Experience with electrical-system simulation and analysis software such as SKM or ETAP is preferred.
Knowledge of sustainable and energy-efficient design practices is preferred.
Familiarity with industry applications in energy, food processing, mining, power plant substations, or data mining is preferred.

Electrical Engineer

Panelmatic · Brookfield Center, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-20

Workplace: on_site

Department: ENG

Description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is looking for an accountable Project Engineer to be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines related to projects. The Project Engineer will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

Job Duties:

Designing Electrical/Control Systems: Create detailed electrical schematics, diagrams, and layouts for power distribution, control systems, and equipment. Designs include electrical control circuits, bus bar system,
Component Selection: Select components as required and generate project Bill of Materials (BOM). Products include: SWBD, MCC, Panelboard, VFD control, ATS, industrial control panels, relays, power supplies, transformers, HVAC, etc.
Prototyping and Testing: Build and test prototypes of electrical systems and engineered products to validate design concepts and performance. Conduct thorough testing, analysis, and troubleshooting to identify and resolve any issues or inefficiencies. Conduct thorough testing and evaluation of products for performance, reliability, and compatibility.
Project Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with project management and product teams to determine electrical requirements and specifications. Coordinate with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure the integration of electrical systems with overall project design.
Compliance and Standards: Ensure that designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations. Stay updated on the latest engineering practices, technologies, and safety guidelines. Ensure design package meets the required certifications and collaborate with3rd-partyproduct/project teams on certification process.
Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, reports, and manuals. Maintain accurate records of design changes, test results, and project progress. Present findings and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
Troubleshooting: When issues arise during the manufacturing process or after completion, Project Engineers diagnose and resolve problems.
Safety: Safety is a top priority in engineering projects. Engineers implement safety measures to protect workers and the public from hazards.
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, product managers, and project managers, to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems. Communicate effectively with team members and clients to gather requirements, address concerns, and provide progress updates.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement. Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in the field of electrical engineering. Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of electrical designs.
Monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications
Interacting daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and representing them in the field.
Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.
Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to aid and technical support.
Maximize project efficiency and profitability.
Prepares periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree preferred
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET) Or a minimum of 10 years’ proven experience in the electrical engineering field required
Three plus years’ experience in electrical equipment manufacturing required
Three plus years’ experience in electrical engineering principles, circuits, and systems required
Three plus years’ experience in industry standards and regulations including NEC, UL, IEC, and IEEE required
Three plus years’ experience AutoCAD, EPLAN, and electrical design tools required
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required
Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously required
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams required
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities required
Adherence to our core values required
Must live in the greater Brookfield area required
Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
Ability to stoop and bend for four-plus hours required
Alignment with company core values required
Three years’ experience in design or similar engineering role preferred
Experience with simulation and analysis software such as SKM or ETAP for electrical systems preferred
Knowledge of sustainable and energy-efficient design practices preferred
Familiarity with specific industry applications for energy fields, food processing, mining, power plant-substation, data mining, etc. preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
100% medical premium paid by Panelmatic for employee-only coverage
80% Panelmatic-paid / 20% employee-paid dependent coverage
401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and professional development
PTO and paid holidays
Career advancement opportunities
Competitive wages
Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years

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About the Company

Panelmatic

Designs and builds electrical control panels

Panelmatic designs and builds custom electrical control panels, power distribution systems, and integrated control houses for heavy industrial and high-reliability applications. It offers turnkey solutions from design and engineering through manufacturing and field support, with engineering, fabrication, and testing done in-house to control timelines and quality. The company differentiates itself through its vertically integrated process, bespoke systems, NEC/UL compliance, and the ability to serve harsh environments, plus its expansion into modular data center solutions under private equity ownership by Neos Partners. Its goal is to reliably power critical industrial processes across utilities, renewables, oil and gas, data centers, and metals/mining, while expanding product lines and markets.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: North Houston District, Texas
Founded: 1957

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