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Junior Electrical Designer

Monroeville, PA

Join our team as a Junior Electrical Designer and begin your career in industrial automation by helping design custom control panels that power real-world manufacturing systems. This role is ideal for recent graduates, trainees, or early-career candidates who want hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the full lifecycle of electrical design — from concept through production.

 

You’ll focus primarily on electrical design and CAD drafting, while gaining exposure to electro-mechanical systems through close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. If you’re looking to build a strong technical foundation in automation while learning from experienced designers and engineers, this is a great place to grow.

 

Headquartered in Monroeville, PA, Premier Automation is a full-service systems integration company helping manufacturers around the globe improve efficiency and performance through automation. Our culture is collaborative, hands-on, and growth-oriented. We value curiosity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we invest in developing talent at every stage of their career.

 

 

Our Benefits Package: Invested in Your Success

We believe in taking care of our team. Here’s how we do it:

 

  • Comprehensive medical coverage with a 100% company-paid deductible
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off package with PTO, 10 company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave for growing families
  • Overtime compensation
  • Company-provided tools and boot allowance
  • Education assistance for ongoing professional development
  • $1,000 employee referral bonuses
  • Employee wellness programs

 

 

Your Experience at Premier

Here’s what you can expect from the role, the team, and our culture:

 

  • Position Type: Full-time, salaried position
  • Location & Work Environment: Based out of our Monroeville PA campus with time split between office-based electrical design work and hands-on shop involvement to support design validation and learning
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, daylight hours with flexibility
  • Team & Reporting: Support senior designers, engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams on automation and control panel projects
  • Growth & Learning: Build a strong foundation in electrical control panel design while learning industry standards, component selection, and real-world automation systems through hands-on mentorship and shop collaboration
  • Team Culture & Appreciation: Join a collaborative, down-to-earth team that values curiosity, communication, and continuous improvement, supported by appreciation events, team activities, community involvement opportunities, and seasonal celebrations
  • Interview & Onboarding Process: Virtual screening followed by an on-site interview and facility tour, reference checks, and pre-employment screening, with structured onboarding and training once hired

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Junior Electrical Designer, you will:

 

  • Design and draft electrical schematics, cabinet layouts, subpanel configurations, and bills of materials using AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software
  • Support the selection of electrical components for industrial control panels
  • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet project requirements
  • Learn and apply electrical codes and industry standards such as UL508A and NFPA70 (NEC)
  • Participate in design reviews and assist with continuous improvement of design standards and processes
  • Work closely with the shop floor to support design validation and gain hands-on system knowledge
  • Stay curious and engaged with new technologies, tools, and best practices in industrial automation

 

 

Experience and Qualifications
What You’ll Bring:

 

  • 2-year degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, CAD/Drafting & Design, or a related field preferred but not required
  • Internship, co-op, academic project, or early professional experience related to electrical design or automation preferred
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
  • Familiarity with electrical panel components and basic wiring concepts
  • Exposure to CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or EPLAN is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and an interest in producing accurate design documentation
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Motivated to learn, ask questions, and grow technical skills over time
  • Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs while supporting design validation, shop walkthroughs, and collaboration with manufacturing teams
  • Candidates with limited experience are encouraged to apply — hands-on training and mentorship are provided.

 

 

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Premier Automation does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

 

Employment is conditional on passing a background check and drug screening, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

At Premier Automation, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team and our inclusive culture that respects, values, and embraces the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.

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