Electrical Controls Engineer - UL 508A

Fulfil-Solutions

Mountain View (CA)

Hybrid

USD 127,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K, life, disability

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Fulfil is hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and support industrial control systems and UL 508A compliant panels for our automation platforms. In this role, you will own the design, documentation, and validation of control panels and electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards including UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NEC (NFPA 70).

You will work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to bring reliable, scalable automation systems to life.

Qualifications

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
5+ years of professional work experience.
Strong working knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NEC (NFPA 70).
Experience performing SCCR calculations and protection coordination.
Hands-on experience designing and documenting control panels and industrial machine wiring systems.
Experience with motor control systems.
Familiarity with PLC hardware platforms (SICK, Allen‑Bradley, Siemens).
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, Modbus, CAN).
Experience with functional safety in accordance with ISO 13849 or IEC 62061.
Proficiency in electrical CAD tools (SolidWorks Electrical or similar).
Strong troubleshooting skills and practical experience with industrial electrical systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

Design industrial control panels in compliance with UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NEC (NFPA 70).
Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials.
Select and specify control system components including breakers, contactors, PLCs, safety relays, and power supplies.
Design motor control systems, emergency stop circuits, safety circuits, and power distribution architectures.
Ensure compliance with NFPA 79 requirements for wiring methods, disconnects, grounding, overcurrent protections, and safety circuits.
Collaborate with PLC software engineers to integrate controls functionality.
Support panel builds and work closely with contract panel shops.
Support panel certification and labeling processes.
Troubleshoot electrical and controls issues during system bring‑up, commissioning, and deployment.
Support installation and commissioning at customer sites as needed.
Promote safe engineering practices and ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety standards.