Electrical Engineer- Controls (Must Reside Locally)

Winpak; Rialto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Travel coverage

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Winpak is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Rialto, CA to design electrical panels and schematics, ensuring UL 508A and IEC compliance. The role supports development, testing, and validation of high-speed servo packaging machinery.

You will contribute to all new product development phases, assist with project planning, and provide electrical specifications and documentation for safety and integration across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technology.
• 4–6 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer (Level II).

Responsibilities

• Participate in all new product development phases.
• Assist with planning and completion of new packaging machinery projects by providing input on electrical design.
• Supports electrical engineering for existing packaging machinery.
• Provides electrical specifications for design, development, and validation.
• Performs load calculations and power/thermal system analysis.
• Delivers test procedures and reports for validation.
• Generates documentation to support safety technology and project requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical CAD

UL 508A

IEC standards

Servo motion control

PDM systems

Job description

Winpak Lane is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Electrical Controls Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering Department. The primary responsibility of this role is to design electrical panel layouts and schematics using AutoCAD, in compliance with UL 508A and applicable IEC standards. The position supports the design, development, testing, and validation of electrical components and systems for industrial high-speed servo motion control packaging machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all new product development phases.
• Assist with the planning and completion of new packaging machinery projects by providing input on appropriate electrical design
• Supports electrical engineering for existing packaging machinery.

Product Development

• Participate in all new product development phases.
• Assist with the planning and completion of new packaging machinery projects by providing input on appropriate electrical design
• Supports electrical engineering for existing packaging machinery.

Electrical

• Provides electrical specifications for the design, development, release of data, integration, testing, and validation.
• Performs electrical load calculations and power and thermal system analysis.
• Provides electrical technical support to the engineering department, manufacturing, field service, and customers.

Testing

• Conducts development and validation testing to ensure designs are safe, robust, and reliable.
• Generates applicable test procedures and reports
• Provides support in the Factory Acceptance Test and Site Accepted Test as required

Documentation

• Generates proper documentation to support integrated safety technology for packaging machinery.
• Generates proper documentation to support the project requirement and specifications for new machines.
• Generates proposals that include the scope of work, labor, and price breakdown.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar Technology
• Experience:
• Level II: 4-6 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation machinery is a plus
• Working knowledge of multi-axis servo systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of integrated safety technology with emphasis on servo motor control is a plus.

Additional Details

Skills & Abilities:

• Understands and executes designs following the principles of Value Engineering, design for assembly, and design for serviceability
• Good understanding of industrial machine controls, electrical systems, PLC, safety PLC and HMI programming.
• Familiar with Product Data Management (PDM) systems and Change Control processes.
• Critical thinkers with the ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause and corrective action of machine issues.
• Experienced in new product development and working with integrated product teams in a stage-gate like environment.
• Proficient in the development of engineering drawings and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical CAD.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical schematics.

Compensation Range

Annual Range is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00.

The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary.

Why Winpak?

Benefits

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand with a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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