Computer Aided Design Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

Description

CONTROLS DESIGN MANAGER Position Summary The Controls Design Manager is responsible for leading the Controls Design department while providing technical oversight for industrial control panel design and documentation activities. This role combines engineering leadership, project execution, team development, and design governance to ensure high-quality, standards-compliant deliverables that support automation projects. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop Controls Designers and Senior Designers. • Manage departmental workload planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. • Establish and maintain electrical CAD standards, procedures, and best practices. • Review and approve electrical drawing packages prior to release for manufacturing. • Ensure compliance with UL 508A, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and SCCR requirements. • Serve as the technical authority for industrial control panel design and documentation. • Collaborate with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, Panel Shop personnel, and customers. • Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance development of department personnel. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to CAD workflows and design quality. • Oversee customer design reviews and technical discussions. Required Qualifications • Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field. • 8+ years of industrial controls design experience. • 2-5+ years of leadership, supervisory, or project management experience. • Advanced proficiency in EPLAN and/or AutoCAD Electrical. • Strong knowledge of PLC systems, instrumentation, VFDs, motor controls, and power distribution. • Extensive knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and industrial control panel standards. • Excellent communication, customer-facing, and team leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications • UL 508A Manufacturer Technical Representative designation. • Experience managing a Controls Design department. • Experience developing CAD standards and quality systems. • Experience supporting panel fabrication and design-for-manufacturing practices. • Experience implementing workflow automation and process improvements. Ideal Candidate A hands-on technical leader capable of managing a Controls Design department while remaining actively involved in project execution, technical review, mentoring, customer support, process improvement, and design standardization.

Skills

autocad, eplan, plcs, plc program, plc system, control panel, cad design

Top Skills Details

autocad,eplan,plcs,plc program,plc system,control panel,cad design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• UL 508A Manufacturer Technical Representative designation. • Experience managing a Controls Design department. • Experience developing CAD standards and quality systems. • Experience supporting panel fabrication and design-for-manufacturing practices. • Experience implementing workflow automation and process improvements.

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harrisburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Harrisburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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