Electrical Designer Job

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The estimated base salary range for this role is $67,000 to $84,000 per year.

Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive :

A benefits package including : medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.

Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.

A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has a job opportunity for an Electrical Designer to be located in Lancaster, PA. Reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing Technical Support Design, the Electrical Designer will serve as a valuable technical resource providing Electrical Design support to our manufacturing facilities.

Additionally, the Electrical Designer will be responsible for electrical design for manufacturing equipment / system design and fabrication.

What’s in it for you!

• Be a trusted partner to the business
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Ability to be innovative and strategic
• Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond
• Collaboration and an open friendly team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for creating drawings of electrical schematics, control panel layouts, power, instrument, control cable schedules, grounding plan / grid, junction box wiring diagrams, control panel layout, wiring diagrams, substation equipment, powerhouse and MCC building plans, installation details and field wiring layouts for industrial equipment and systems
• Performs minor to moderate engineering design computations and reviews results with internal and external customers
• Designs equipment and systems for reliability and ease of maintenance
• Prepares drawing packages to support engineering specifications
• Ensures adherence to applicable codes and standards within discipline
• Participates in pre-appropriation meetings to determine project requirements
• Translates design requirements into specific design configurations
• Participates in the development of electrical design and process standards
• Ensures designs are properly recorded and archived
• Works with manufacturing and field personnel in performing shop and on-site field check outs and commissioning of installed electrical systems
• Diagnoses operating problems and resolves process and equipment issues

What will make you successful

• AS in Electrical Engineering Technology or BSEET (ABET accredited) is highly desired, but 5 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical design and drafting of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledgeable of NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

What will make you stand out

• Allen Bradley PLC experience
• Previous experience with the application of Six Sigma and / or Lean Manufacturing methodologies, Statistical Process Control and Team Facilitation

Physical and Mental Demands

• The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : sit for prolonged periods;
• repetitive motion of hands / wrists / fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over;
• think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions;
• work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards;
• pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately;
• speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents;

move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard level of noise common to an office environment including office equipment and co-workers speaking to each other and on phones.

Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment when entering the floor of manufacturing facilities based on the specific requirements of each location.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas.

With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play.

It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

We are committed to :

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce ;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact .

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!