Electrical Designer

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is a global producer of flooring products and ceiling systems for use in the construction and renovation of residential, commercial and institutional buildings. The Company designs, manufactures and sells flooring products (resilient and wood) and ceiling systems (mineral fiber, fiberglass and metal) globally. The Company segments includes: Building Products, Resilient Flooring and Wood Flooring.

Armstrong Ceilings, a division of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. has a job opportunity for an Electrical Designer to be located at our Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster, PA. Reporting to the Manager of Manufacturing Technical Support Design, the Electrical Designer will serve as a valuable technical resource providing Electrical Design support to our manufacturing facilities. In this position, the Electrical Designer will be responsible for electrical design for manufacturing equipment/system design and fabrication. Support is provided during plant installation, training, and troubleshooting activities.

• Performs minor to moderate engineering design computations and reviews results with internal and external customers
• 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, power house and MCC building plans, installation details and field wiring layouts for industrial equipment and systems
• 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
• Work 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

• As in Electrical Engineering Technology or BSMET/SMME (ABET accredited) or 5 years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design, and drafting of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Should be familiar with the following design/installation guidelines and codes: NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

Desired Qualifications for the Electrical Designer:

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