Electrical Engineer / Controls Engineer

Techoundsllc; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Techounds LLC in Corona, CA seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and optimize electrical control systems for complex industrial applications. You will drive automation solutions to improve manufacturing processes and system performance in a fast-paced environment.

You will own the site electrical business process, coordinate maintenance, review schematics, and provide technical direction to contractors and vendors.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with NEC, NFPA 71E or LOTO regulations.
• Experience with 120V control wiring and 3-phase 480V motor starters.
• Welding and fabrication knowledge and experience.
• Ability to work well in a team and promote safe practices.
• Read/interpret documents and write routine reports.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC hardware/software, VFDs, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Own the site electrical business process and direct maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
• Research, design, test, and install electrical apparatus and equipment.
• Coordinate operations in maintenance, repair, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Provide technical direction to contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Review schematics and assist in equipment selection and validation.
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and operation of systems.

Skills

High Voltage

Low Voltage

Troubleshooting Electrical Test and 1/

Blueprints and Schematics

Basic Electrical Design and Theory

Conduit/Wire

Mechanical Aptitude

Instrumentation

PLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Variable speed drives

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Electrical Controls Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and optimizing electrical control systems for complex industrial applications. Your expertise will drive the creation of reliable, efficient, and cutting-edge automation solutions that enhance manufacturing processes and system performance. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate engineer eager to contribute to transformative projects in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties:

• Owner of the site electrical business process which provides direction for maintaining the electrical infrastructure
• Works under very general supervision and guidance, with more detailed instructions on new assignments. Works with manager to establish priorities and timelines
• Uses judgment and discretion to solve a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Seeks guidance from supervisor and more senior peers as needed when determining appropriate courses of action. Regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion regarding matters of significance
• Research, design, test and install electrical apparatus, components and equipment
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities in the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and systems
• Serve as electrical system owner and primary technical consultant by providing electrical engineering expertise, direction, and work oversight to contractors, vendors and suppliers
• Review schematics plans and procedures and make recommendations to management for equipment selection, design, installation, commissioning, and validation. Upon approval, coordinate and/or conduct activities required to implement recommendations
• Provide support for selecting, installing, operating, and troubleshooting instruments and controls associated with utility systems which may include fire protection
• Collaborate with engineering staff to prepare controlled documents in support of the start-up, commissioning, validation and operation of the mechanical/HVAC, electrical and utility systems
• Properly executes Confined Space Entry and Lock Tag Try procedures
• Understands and executes Emergency Action Plans and Procedures related to the work area
• Participates actively in all safety programs established in the plant Keeps work are clean and free of hazards
• Leads efforts to reduce sources of waste
• Properly disposes of any wastes generated
• Makes proper notification on environmental upset, releases, and or hazardous material spills according to procedures
• Strong PLC programming

Ideal Electrician Skill Sets:

• High Voltage
• Low Voltage
• Troubleshooting Electrical Test and Measurement
• Blueprints and Schematics
• Basic Electrical Design and Theory
• Conduit/Wire
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Instrumentation
• PLC

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

MUST be familiar with the NEC, NFPA 71E or LOTO regulations

• Skilled in 120v control wiring and 3 phase 480v motor starters
• Welding and Fabrication knowledge and experience
• Works as team player
• Follows and promotes safe work practices
• Read and interpret documents and instructions (written, oral, diagram, schedules)
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Calculate figures/amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited Standardization exists
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC Hardware/Software, Variable speed drives, hydraulics, pneumatics

Education:

• Bachelor\'s degree required in Engineering related field