ICON
industrial automation
ElectricalDraftingTechnician
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“Electrical Drafting Technician at ICON. Skills: Electrical Drafting, CAD software, PLC systems. Develop electrical drawings. Revise electrical drawings”
What You'll Achieve.
accuracy of designs
Industry & Context.
Ability to interpret engineering concepts; Ability to translate concepts into technical drawings; Support troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of drafting experience, Proficiency in CAD software, Understanding of electrical symbols, Understanding of control systems, Understanding of panel design, Familiarity with PLC systems, Knowledge of electrical codes, Knowledge of electrical standards
Nice to Have
Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Associate degree or technical diploma in Drafting, Associate degree or technical diploma in related field, Experience with industrial automation systems, Knowledge of instrumentation, Knowledge of field devices, Experience working with ERP systems, Experience working with PLM systems, Basic understanding of programming, Basic understanding of control logic, attention to detail and accuracy, Ability to interpret engineering concepts, Ability to translate concepts into technical drawings, Good communication skills, teamwork skills, Time management skills, ability to handle multiple projects
What You'll Do.
Develop electrical drawings
Revise electrical drawings
Prepare drawings for PLC systems
Ensure compliance with standards
Maintain drawing standards
Update drawings based on redlines
Assist in BOM creation
Assist in component selection
Coordinate with manufacturing
Coordinate with installation teams
Support troubleshooting
Update as-built drawings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with electrical engineers; Collaborate with automation engineers; Coordinate with manufacturing teams; Coordinate with installation teams
Communication Scope
Good communication skills
Process & Methodology
handle multiple projects
Full Job Description
ICON is looking for an Electrical Drafting Technician to support the design and development of electrical systems used in industrial automation. This role involves creating detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and documentation based on engineering specifications to support manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of automated systems. This is a full-time, onsite position based on our Austin, Texas HQ Campus and reports to the Manager of Electrical Engineering. RESPONSIBLITIES Develop and revise electrical drawings, including: Control panel layouts Wiring diagrams Schematics and interconnect diagrams Collaborate with electrical engineers and automation engineers to interpret design requirements Prepare drawings for PLC-based control systems, motor controls, and instrumentation Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NEC, UL, IEC) Maintain drawing standards, templates, and documentation control systems Update drawings based on redlines, field changes, and project revisions Assist in bill of materials (BOM) creation and component selection Coordinate with manufacturing and installation teams to ensure accuracy of designs Support troubleshooting by updating as-built drawings MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of drafting experience, preferably in industrial automation or controls Proficiency in CAD software such as: AutoCAD Electrical EPLAN (preferred) Understanding of electrical symbols, control systems, and panel design Familiarity with PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting, or related field Experience with industrial automation systems (conveyors, robotics, packaging lines, etc.) Knowledge of instrumentation and field devices (sensors, actuators, VFDs) Experience working with ERP or PLM systems Basic understanding of programming or control logic (ladder l
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