Electrical Control Engineer

Massman Companies; Sanger (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Vacation pay

Job summary

Massman Companies is hiring for Electrical Controls at our ADCO site in Sanger, CA. The role focuses on designing, modifying, and optimizing PLC programs, integrating complex control systems, and troubleshooting high-level issues.

You will provide leadership in machine setup, debugging, and customer service both in-house and on-site, mentoring junior team members along the way. A strong background in schematics, motion control, and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in controls, automation, or electrical assembly.
• Proven PLC programming (Allen-Bradley preferred) and HMI development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and optimize PLC programs and control systems.
• Troubleshoot high-level electrical controls issues and mentor junior members.
• Lead machine setup, debugging, and on-site customer support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Electrical schematics

Robotics

Safety circuits

Team leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering Technology / Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI tooling

Job description

Massman Companies is hiring for Electrical Controls at our ADCO site in Sanger, CA. This is a great opportunity with benefits and vacation pay. Check us out!

This role is responsible for performing advanced electrical controls tasks, including designing, modifying, and optimizing PLC programs, integrating complex control systems, and troubleshooting high-level issues. Applies advanced knowledge of schematics, communication networks, motion control, and safety standards. Provides leadership in machine setup, debugging, and customer service both in-house and on-site. Serves as a mentor and technical resource to junior team members.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology, Automation, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in controls, automation, or electrical assembly.
• Demonstrated expertise with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley strongly preferred) and HMI development.
• Experience with motion control systems, robotics, and industrial networks required.
• Proven track record of successful troubleshooting and customer support.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading technical teams strongly preferred.

Skills and Competencies

Advanced Technical Skills

• Expert in reading, creating, and modifying electrical schematics.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, and communication protocols.
• Skilled in integrating motion systems, robotics, and safety circuits.
• Coaches and develops team members.
• Provides technical direction on projects and problem-solving.

Problem Solving & Analysis

• Identifies root causes quickly and proposes effective solutions.
• Applies critical thinking to resolve issues with minimal supervision.

Communication

• Clearly communicates technical information to peers, engineers, and customers.
• Writes accurate documentation of changes, updates, and troubleshooting steps.
• Works cooperatively within the assembly and engineering teams.
• Provides peer training and supports knowledge sharing.
• Flexible to shifting priorities between assembly, troubleshooting, and customer needs.
• Willing to travel for customer site support as required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Regularly required to stand, use hands, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Exposure to moderate noise and potentially hazardous equipment, with required use of protective gear.

Summary

Massman Companies is a leader in the design and manufacturing of precision automated machinery, Massman Companies has been providing innovative packaging systems for over 40 years. From liquid filling to case packing to palletizing, Massman has solutions for a wide range of automation needs. Massman Companies include Massman Automation, ADCO, EDL, Ideal Pase, DTM Packaging, and New England Machinery.

Massman Companies prides itself on being family friendly, with our Values focused on Employee Wellness, Community Leadership, and Integrity.

Employee Wellness: Family first. Creating career, personal, and financial wellness for all employees, embodies the Massman Employee Wellness value.

Community Leadership: Lifting communities. Contributing positively where we live with our talents and resources.

Integrity: Honesty always. Doing what is right, not what is easy.

Massman Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.