Job Details

Worksource Oregon is partnering with a Portland, OR employer who has been specializing in car wash control systems for over 100 years maximizing the efficiency and lowering the operating cost of car wash businesses.

JOB DUTIES

• Design industrial control panels in full compliance with UL 508A, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and other applicable standards (including proper SCCR determination, short-circuit current rating calculations, and feeder/supplemental protection).

• Create detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and as-built

documentation using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar CAD software.

• Develop accurate bills of materials (BOMs), specify UL-listed/recognized components, and

ensure proper component selection, derating, spacing, wire sizing, routing, grounding,

bonding, and labeling per UL 508A requirements.

• Read, interpret, and improve upon customer-provided electrical system design plans,

recommending optimizations for cost, performance, reliability, manufacturability, and

compliance.

• Serve as end-to-end Project Manager for UL508A panels produced in our facility

• Act as primary interface between sales, customers, contractors, engineering, production, and field service for defining/supporting panel and controls specifications; field inbound technical calls, troubleshoot issues, and provide clear explanations in layman's terms.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree (strongly preferred); or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.

• Minimum 2+ years designing and supporting UL 508A industrial control panels (required);

experience in a UL-certified panel shop is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar).

• Strong knowledge of UL 508A, NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, grounding/bonding, wire sizing, SCCR calculations, and industrial safety standards.

• Hands-on familiarity with industrial controls: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, relays, networking, motor

controls, and components from major brands (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, ABB,

WAGO, Advantech, etc.).

• 2+ years related industrial motor controls experience (maintenance, troubleshooting, or

design).

• Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills; stay calm under pressure, explain

complex concepts simply and manage expectations.

• Strong project management and organizational skills (scheduling, budgeting, cross-team coordination).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ERP/ordering systems a plus.

• Quick learner with creative problem-solving and analytical thinking.

PREFERENCES

• Direct experience working with UL inspectors and maintaining UL 508A shop

certification/compliance.

• Knowledge of machine/functional safety design (ISO 13849, ANSI/RIA standards, risk

assessments, safety relays, e-stops, light curtains).

• Prior field installation, startup, commissioning, or troubleshooting experience.

• Familiarity with industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet), SCADA integration, or

IIoT components.

• Experience mentoring junior team members or reviewing/approving designs

HOURS

• Full time, 40 hours per week. Day shift Mon-Fri