Electrical Automation Engineer

Chromalloy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking an experienced Electrical Automation Engineer to design and deploy advanced robotic automation systems across its global manufacturing network. You will partner with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to develop scalable automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and process consistency in aerospace manufacturing and repair operations.

This on-site role is based in Oldsmar, FL, with travel up to 25% to support deployments across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for robotic and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, bills of material, and installation documentation.
• Design power distribution systems, motor controls, safety circuits, industrial networks, and controls architectures.
• Specify automation components including motors, drives, sensors, vision systems, HMIs, safety devices, and communications hardware.
• Partner with mechanical, controls, automation, and manufacturing engineers to develop integrated automation solutions.
• Support integration of industrial robots, tooling, sensors, and peripheral equipment into automated work cells.
• Assist with PLC, HMI, networking, validation, and system troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety requirements, and engineering standards.
• Support commissioning, startup, and deployment of automation systems.
• Develop and maintain standardized electrical design practices that can be leveraged across Chromalloy's global operations

Skills

Electrical design

Robotics integration

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Industrial networks

Safety systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Job Summary

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Automation Engineer to help design and deploy advanced robotic automation systems across Chromalloy's global manufacturing network. In this role, you'll partner with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to develop scalable automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and process consistency in aerospace manufacturing and repair operations.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: Oldsmar, FL

Schedule: On-site

Travel: Up to 25% travel may be required to support automation deployments across Chromalloy facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop electrical systems for robotic and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, bills of material, and installation documentation.
• Design power distribution systems, motor controls, safety circuits, industrial networks, and controls architectures.
• Specify automation components including motors, drives, sensors, vision systems, HMIs, safety devices, and communications hardware.
• Partner with mechanical, controls, automation, and manufacturing engineers to develop integrated automation solutions.
• Support integration of industrial robots, tooling, sensors, and peripheral equipment into automated work cells.
• Assist with PLC, HMI, networking, validation, and system troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety requirements, and engineering standards.
• Support commissioning, startup, and deployment of automation systems.
• Develop and maintain standardized electrical design practices that can be leveraged across Chromalloy's global operations

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing industrial automation systems within a manufacturing or lab environment.
• Experience supporting automation projects from concept development through commissioning.
• Experience designing electrical panels, control systems, and industrial automation architectures.
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial controls, motor controls, servo systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), industrial networking, and machine safety systems.
• Familiarity with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, Omron, or equivalent.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and OPC-UA.
• Ability to read, develop, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, repair, or MRO operations.
• Experience automating welding, machining, coating, inspection, finishing, or other industrial manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience integrating industrial robots such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, or Universal Robots.
• Experience with machine vision systems, industrial cameras, and inspection technologies.
• Understanding of robotic programming and offline simulation tools.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL508A, ISO 10218, RIA standards, and machine safety requirements.
• Experience supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives, manufacturing data collection, MES integration, or connected factory technologies.