Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer

Skillset Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer located in the Santa Fe Springs CA area. Join a team that designs and builds custom industrial automation systems for complex process equipment used by leading manufacturers across aerospace defense semiconductor chemical food processing water treatment and other industrial markets. The individual will lead projects from concept through commissioning including electrical design PLC/HMI programming factory testing startup and customer support. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving challenging automation problems collaborating across multiple departments and seeing custom equipment become fully operational. This is a DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY on 1^st shift. Please send your resume to

Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY!!

Salary: $80-170k/yr Performance Bonus

Schedule:Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:00 pm

Expected operating Hours:40-50 hrs. (depended on workflow)

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university a MUST.
• 8 years of experience designing electrical controls for custom industrial machinery or automated equipment.
• Strong background programming Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience designing electrical schematics and control panels using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Expertise with industrial electrical systems remote I/O instrumentation VFDs motor controls soft starts and motion/servo systems.
• Ability to create Bills of Material (BOMs) technical documentation and electrical design packages.
• Experience developing and executing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and supporting equipment startup and commissioning.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with industrial automation and control systems.
• Working knowledge of NEC UL-508 and the ability to interpret P&IDs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word Outlook and Teams).
• Experience with Siemens PLCs Safety PLCs FactoryTalk Remote EWON hydraulic systems or pneumatic systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication organization and project ownership skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering manufacturing project management and customer teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% for equipment startup commissioning troubleshooting and customer support.
• Committed to delivering high-quality innovative automation solutions while maintaining safety and continuous improvement standards.