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Electrical Drafting Technician

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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 logic, HMI interfaces)

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to interpret engineering concepts and translate them into technical drawings

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • Time management and ability to handle multiple projects

 
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.

As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.

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