Electrical Design Tech - Jerome Ave

Company: Astec Industries
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description BUILT TO CONNECT Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. ABOUT THE POSITION Primarily responsible for creating electrical drawings and associated documents in support of the Electrical Engineering Department. Works with various departments to determine customer requirements for electrical and control components. (This position is not an entry-level position and requires appropriate knowledge and experience.) Key Deliverables · Prepares detailed 3-phase, single-phase and low-voltage DC electrical drawings including electrical bills of material, purchased parts lists, cable routing, and operational notes. · Processes sales orders and work orders. · Interacts with Engineering, Sales, Service to determine/confirm customer requirements · Coordinates with Procurement to ensure long lead time items may be identified and addressed · Assists in determining power requirements, troubleshooting of electrical systems, and aiding in installations and permitting for customers. Key Activities & Responsibilities · Assists in determining power requirements, troubleshooting of electrical systems, and aiding in installations and permitting for customers. · Supports as necessary lending assistance in electrical and controls troubleshooting. · Supports the work order process by attending sales order meetings to gather/confirm electrical design requirements. · Collaborative electrical print checking · Timely and accurate correction/resolution of drawing errors · Engage in Continuous Improvement projects and activities as assigned. To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are: · Knowledge of the National Electric Code and UL requirements. · Ability to select proper components, size starters, breakers, wiring and conduit. · Ability to read electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical drawings. · Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits. · Experience with AutoCAD. · Knowledge of PLC’s/No Programming Required. · Associates degree or equivalent knowledge/experience in a related field. · Willingness to travel occasionally and work overtime as needed. Supervisor and Leadership Expectations · No supervisory responsibilities Our Culture and Values Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work. · Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers · Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business · Respect for all individuals · Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation · Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT Office While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop and kneel, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally move more than 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Manufacturing Environment Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be required to use protective personal equipment for varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

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