Application Engineer

Application Engineer

Location: Fort Mill, SC

Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 DOE

Job Type: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in Fort Mill, SC to identify an experienced Application Engineer. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in electrical controls, panel design, industrial automation, or custom-engineered systems. Candidates with hands-on panel building experience who have transitioned into engineering are highly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, sales, production, and engineering teams to develop application-specific solutions, design control panel circuitry, and support the manufacturing process from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control panel circuitry and system layouts.
• Interpret customer specifications and prepare engineering solutions that meet project requirements.
• Generate and modify drawings using AutoCAD LT.
• Apply knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) to ensure compliant designs.
• Design and engineer UL 508A industrial control panels.
• Create bills of materials (BOMs), wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.
• Support troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning activities as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Review projects for quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in industrial controls, panel building, or automation engineering will be considered.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience designing UL 508A control panels.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD LT and electrical drawing creation.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, motor controls, PLCs, and electrical components.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Control panel design and fabrication.
• Industrial automation or OEM manufacturing environments.
• Electrical system design for custom machinery or equipment.
• Hands-on panel building experience.
• Experience supporting projects from concept through production.