Electrical Hardware Designer

Overview

Force Design Inc. is a custom robotic automation integrator serving industrial manufacturing customers. We design and build custom automation systems including robotic welding, material handling, assembly, test, and end-of-line solutions. Our work is hands-on, highly technical, with a strong emphasis on efficiency, buildability, and real-world execution.

Force Design Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Hardware Designer to own the electrical design of custom automation systems. This is an upper mid-level to lower senior individual contributor role with full responsibility for electrical hardware design from concept through build support.

• Own complete electrical hardware designs for custom automation systems
• Design control panels, power distribution, safety circuits, and industrial networks
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, and BOMs using Solid Works Electrical
• Select and specify electrical components, balancing performance, availability, and standardization
• Maintain and improve electrical standards, templates, and best practices
• Support panel build and system integration by answering questions and resolving design issues (no hands-on wiring required)
• Collaborate closely with controls engineers, mechanical designers, project managers, and shop personnel

• Design systems compliant with UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC, and applicable customer standards
• Ensure machine safety systems are properly implemented and documented
• Support UL panel requirements through accurate documentation

• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical hardware design for industrial automation or custom machinery
• Proven ability to independently own electrical designs end-to-end
• Proficiency with Solid Works Electrical
• Broad working knowledge of industrial control panels, power distribution, and machine safety
• Experience in an Engineer-To-Order (ETO) environment preferred
• Degree preferred but not required; experience and capability are the priority

• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms
• Ethernet/IP and industrial networking
• UL panel design and commissioning support

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• Stable, growing company with technically challenging projects
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Collaborative engineering and shop environment
• Clear growth path toward Senior Designer and Electrical Design Manager roles

At FDI, you will work on real machines that get built and shipped. This role offers the opportunity to define electrical design standards, influence how the company scales, and take pride in delivering high-quality automation solutions.