Switchgear Electrical Design Engineer

Lincoln Electric Products Co. is seeking a Switchgear Electrical Design Engineer to shape the design, development, and ongoing support of low-voltage switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and control panels for manufacturing. This onsite role in Union, New Jersey requires direct experience in switchgear manufacturing and hands-on CAD work within a fast-paced production environment. The position is full-time and exempt, reporting to the Manager of Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-voltage switchgear and switchboards for manufacturing using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and control diagrams for use in production.
• Assist in selecting and specifying switchgear components, including circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, and related elements.
• Conduct breaker coordination, perform load calculations, and analyze kAIC requirements.
• Support busbar sizing, layout, and thermal considerations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve wiring, layout, and component issues that arise during production.
• Review and improve existing designs for efficiency, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, manufacturing/assembly teams, technicians, and other professionals to ensure electrical systems integrate with mechanical systems.
• Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and new technologies related to switchgear design and manufacturing.
• Ensure designs comply with UL 891, UL 67, UL 508A, and NEC requirements.

Requirements

• Direct experience working for a switchgear or switchboard manufacturing company is required.
• Proven experience designing switchgear and switchboards produced and assembled in a production environment.
• Experience designing equipment that is directly built and assembled in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical design software.
• Experience creating wiring diagrams and panel layouts for manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of UL standards (UL 891, UL 508A) and NEC codes.
• Experience supporting production or shop floor troubleshooting.

Technologies

• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Electrical
• PLC
• HMI systems
• Ladder Logic
• Codesys or similar

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About the Company

Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of customized equipment tailored to customer requirements. The product range includes panelboards up to 2000 A, service and distribution switchboards up to 8000 A, generator connection boxes, generator output switchboards, and both single- and double-ended substations. The company emphasizes delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions to diverse industrial clients.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will bring direct switchgear or switchboard manufacturing experience to design, develop, and support the production of low-voltage switchboards (UL 891), panelboards (UL 67), and control panels (UL 508A). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating panel layouts and wiring diagrams used in manufacturing and will contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment with minimal onboarding. Candidates without direct switchgear/switchboard manufacturing experience will not be considered. The role is full-time and exempt, reporting to the Manager of Electrical Engineering.

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based with regular interaction on the manufacturing floor. This is an onsite position located in Union, NJ.

Experience

• Electrical engineering: 3 years (Required)
• Switchgear: 3 years (Required)
• Switchboards: 3 years (Required)
• Panelboards: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• AutoCAD Electric: 1 year (Required)

Education

Bachelor or Masters Electrical Engineering Degree

Pay

USD 120,000 - 150,000 per year

Application Question

Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

Location and Relocation

• Ability to commute: Union, NJ 07083 (Required)
• Relocation: Union, NJ 07083 — Relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Location

In person