Electrical Engineer

Therm-x of California; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Therm-x of California is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support industrial electrical and control systems used in advanced manufacturing and test environments.

The role involves working with cross-functional teams, applying sound engineering judgment, and contributing to new product development and sustaining engineering efforts. A BS in Electrical Engineering is required, with hands-on experience in schematics, wiring diagrams, PLCs, HMIs, and UL508A compliance.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in industrial electrical/control systems.
• Ability to work independently on well-defined problems.
• Comfortable with wiring, assembly, and prototyping.
• Experience with UL508A standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and BOMs.
• Evaluate designs for functionality, safety, compliance, and manufacturability.
• Prototype, test, and validate new concepts in R&D.
• Perform electrical testing with multimeters, LCR meters, impedance analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Develop and support industrial control panels and electrical test systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to provide OMS documentation such as process flow diagrams, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during development and production.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and test teams for product release.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Schematic reading

Wiring diagrams

PLC programming

HMI programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Hand tools for wiring

MS Office

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Electrical

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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Electrical Engineer

Full-time Hayward, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1417

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Therm-x of California is the leading manufacturer for Advanced Temperature and Control Systems for Hi-Technology industries. We have been in business for over 30 years and have a diverse customer base. We offer competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineers to design, develop, and support industrial electrical and control systems used in advanced manufacturing and test environments. The Electrical Engineer works collaboratively within cross-functional teams, applies sound engineering judgment, and supports both new product development and sustaining engineering efforts. This position operates with moderate supervision and can independently execute designs, support manufacturing, and contribute to continuous product improvement.

Responsibilities and duties;

• Design, review, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and bills of materials (BOM)
• Evaluate designs for functionality, safety, compliance, and manufacturability
• Participate in R&D efforts, including hands-on prototyping, testing, and validation of new concepts
• Perform electrical testing using standard measurement equipment (multimeters, LCR meters, impedance analyzers, spectrum analyzers)
• Develop and support industrial control panels and electrical test systems
• Provide engineering support to Manufacturing Engineering, including OMS documentation such as:
  • Manufacturing process flow diagrams
  • BOMs
  • Work instructions
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during development and production
• Perform hands-on wiring, panel assembly, and prototyping independently or with team members
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to support product release and lifecycle improvements

Qualifications and Skills

• Core Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
  • Strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Proficiency with electrical CAD tools; Autodesk Electrical preferred
  • Comfortable using hand tools for wiring, assembly, and prototyping
  • Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Proficient with MS Project

Industrial Control Panels & UL508A (NITW)

• Experience designing industrial control panels compliant with UL508A standards
• Familiarity with UL508A.NITW Industrial Control Panel requirements
• Create and maintain general specifications for industrial control panels and electrical test systems
• Develop panel layouts, wiring diagrams, labeling schemes, and BOMs aligned with UL508A
• Support UL compliance efforts, including documentation, design reviews, and test readiness
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure compliance, safety, and functional performance

PLC & HMI / GUI Programming

• Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent platforms)
• Experience developing and modifying HMI / GUI interfaces for industrial equipment and test systems
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and safety devices into complete control systems
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems in development and manufacturing environments

Education & Experience

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting industrial electrical or control systems
• Ability to work independently on well-defined problems and contribute to more complex system-level designs

Preferred Skills

• RF design and testing experience
• Familiarity with RF filters and RF products used in semiconductor manufacturing
• Experience with high-power RF systems and thermal control systems
• 3D modeling experience
• Experience with Autodesk Vault or other Vault PDM systems
• Development of block and flow diagrams
• Creation and maintenance of Gantt charts and schedules
• Basic cost estimating and budget awareness
• Prototype development, build coordination, and iteration support

Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be in a stationary position; move within the facilities, constantly operating machining equipment and tools, inspect surroundings and equipment, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder, communicate with others, detect odors, and transport equipment up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:high noise level associated with a manufacturing facility