
Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
Motive Workforce SolutionsSanta Fe Springs, CA
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Overview
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Job Description
Design Custom Automation Systems That Don't Exist Yet
If you're looking for more than repetitive PLC programming, this is an opportunity to engineer custom control systems from concept through commissioning.
Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing company with more than 40 years of experience designing and building highly engineered process systems for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, chemical processing, water treatment, food processing, and industrial manufacturing customers.
Every project is custom. Every system presents a new challenge. You'll work alongside mechanical engineering, fabrication, assembly, project management, and field service teams to bring complex equipment to life.
What You'll Do
- Design electrical schematics and control panels using AutoCAD Electrical
- Program Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
- Select electrical components and develop Bills of Material
- Support conceptual electrical designs during the quotation process
- Develop Functional Test and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures
- Debug and optimize industrial control systems
- Support fabrication, assembly, startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance
- Troubleshoot electrical and automation issues in the field
- Train customers and internal teams on equipment operation
- Ensure designs comply with NEC, UL 508, and applicable industry standards
Approximately 10% travel is required for startup, commissioning, and customer support.
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