Control Panel Designer

The Panel Designer is responsible for designing industrial control systems, developing PLC and HMI programs, supporting panel fabrication, and assisting with startup and commissioning. If you enjoy solving complex automation challenges and working on custom-engineered electrical systems, IPS offers an outstanding opportunity to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Design UL 508A industrial control panels, electrical schematics, and panel layouts.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs for industrial automation systems.
• Create and maintain electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar CAD software.
• Select electrical components and ensure designs comply with UL 508A, NEC, and NFPA 79 standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and panel shop teams throughout project execution.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or control systems engineering.
• Experience designing UL 508A industrial control panels.
• Experience programming PLC and HMI systems.
• Ability to read and modify electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control drawings.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems, motor controls, instrumentation, and electrical components.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.