Associate Electrical Designer

Making complexity accessible

Mikron Automation is your worldwide partner for advanced automation solutions. At Mikron we are committed to delivering the best assembly systems and all needed services throughout your product’s entire life cycle. With our extensive engineering know-how, complex process expertise, scalable platforms, and lifelong support we are driving lasting success for your business.

Our state-of-the-art Technology Center enables us to develop holistic machining processes, often in collaboration with customers. We pride ourselves on delivering efficient, sustainable, and sometimes unconventional solutions that add real value.

Your main tasks

The Associate Electrical Designer role at Mikron Automation is ideal for early-career professionals eager to contribute to the development of scalable, high-performance automation platforms. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers to develop and refine custom assembly solutions that support life-saving pharmaceutical and medical technologies, as well as the automotive and consumer goods industries.

Requirements, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Product Knowledge – Develop foundational understanding of Mikron products, platforms, and engineering standards through training and hands-on experience.
• Design - Assist in the design and integration of automation components, systems, or software under the guidance of experienced engineers and team leads.
• Fine-Tune & Testing - Participate in system testing, troubleshooting, and debug activities during development, build, and commissioning phases.
• Customer & Project Interaction - Attend internal and customer-facing meetings, design reviews, and acceptance tests to understand requirements and contribute to project success under the direction of project managers.
• Tools & Systems - Utilize engineering tools and systems (e.g., CAD, PDM, PLC/HMI software, vision platforms) to support design, documentation, and testing.
• Documentation & Standards - Create and maintain engineering documentation (e.g., drawings, BOMs, specifications) in accordance with project and company standards.
• Compliance & Safety - Follow all safety protocols, engineering and industry standards, and company policies in daily work activities.
• Support & Flexibility - Provide support across project phases including design, build, validation, installation, and post-installation service. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, & Skills 

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent.
• 0+ years of professional experience in automation and controls preferred.
• Familiar with electrical design principles and standards.
• Familiar with schematic design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Familiar with basic electrical hardware (circuit breakers, VFDs, IO cards, transformers)
• Familiar with generating, reading and redlining electrical schematics.
• Familiar with NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards.
• Exposure to panel layout and wiring practices.

Additional Requirements 

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, have a valid state driver license and be eligible to obtain a passport for international travel
• Ability to fluently speak, read and write in English.
• Must be able to travel or work flexible hours as required for project deliverables.
• Mikron Corporation Denver is a drug free working environment.
• Must be able to work on-site at least three days per week at Mikron Automation’s facility. Remote work may be permitted for up to two days per week, subject to project requirements and team alignment.

Company Offered Benefits

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays (1-2 floating holidays depending on start date)
• Parental Leave
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
• FSA, HAS
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities

*This job will close on 11/21/2025 all applications accepted through 11/21/2025*

Pay Range

• $29.00 - $35.00 an hour

If you are interested what you have read and want to join our team, we would be keen to hear from you!