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Electrical Engineer (Automation & Controls)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Gardena, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 140000 - 200000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
11 November 2026 (4 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 February 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About Neuron Industries
America deserves abundance.
Neuron Industries is rebuilding industrial automation from the hardware up. Were building Cortex AIC an AI-native industrial controller and Synapse the development environment engineers use to program test deploy and debug it.
We build the hardware and software together. Our work makes industrial systems easier to develop and dependable on the factory floor.
Come help us build the next generation of American manufacturing.
About the role
Youll connect Cortex to working industrial machines. Youll design and build control panels integrate field devices develop controls applications and commission systems at customer sites.
Youll also build the internal test systems and reference designs our software team uses to develop the product. What you learn at the machine will become better hardware clearer documentation and actionable software improvements.
Customer travel: approximately 50% or more as needed.
What youll build
- Design electrical schematics panel layouts wiring diagrams and BOMs from 24 VDC I/O to 480 V three-phase loads.
- Build internal test systems with motors VFDs pneumatics sensors and safety circuits.
- Integrate remote I/O drives HMIs and field devices across industrial networks.
- Write controls applications for pilots and demos in Neurons development environment.
- Commission systems through point-to-point checkout I/O validation tuning and safety verification.
- Document reusable panel designs grounding and shielding practices and troubleshooting procedures.
- Improve the product by reproducing field issues and working with hardware and software engineers on fixes.
What youve already proven
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Automation Engineering Mechatronics Robotics or Mechanical Engineering with a controls emphasis.
- Youve designed and physically built a working control system including a panel field wiring and controller application code.
- You can explain your personal contribution to a commissioning or integration project and an issue you resolved.
- Practical electrical fundamentals: conductor sizing protection motors grounding and noise troubleshooting.
- Experience with industrial networks drives sensors and safety circuits.
- You debug at the machine with instruments find root causes and document fixes clearly.
- You can work directly with customers and travel approximately 50% or more as needed.
What gets you here faster
- System integration plant controls or customer-site commissioning experience.
- Industrial networks servo systems or coordinated motion.
- Panel certification or machine safety experience including UL 508A NFPA 79 or ISO 13849.
How we work
Were a small team with ambitious goals and a lot to build. We work together in Gardena move quickly and take ownership of what we ship. Some days run into the evening as we work through hard problems and get improvements into customers hands. Were looking for people who enjoy that pace and help each other deliver.
We use AI tools throughout engineering to accelerate research implementation testing and documentation. We check the results and remain accountable for what ships.
What you get
- Real ownership. Meaningful equity alongside your base salary. Youll help build the company and share in the value we create.
- Health fully covered. 100% employer-paid medical dental and vision.
- Time to recharge. Unlimited paid time off.
- Fuel for builders. Catered lunch and dinner plus stocked snacks and drinks throughout the day.
Interview process
- Recruiter conversation
- Technical discussion
- Onsite with the team
These roles require U.S. work authorization without current or future employer sponsorship.
For interview accommodations contact .
If your experience fits the core work but not every preferred qualification apply.
Neuron Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Ready to build Apply below.
Required Experience:
IC
