Electrical Engineer - Industrial Systems

Pure Aqua, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (DOE)

PTO & paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Hands-on engineering environment

Job summary

Pure Aqua, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design of electrical systems and automation for reverse osmosis and water treatment solutions. The role involves programming PLC & HMI systems, developing control logic, and managing Factory Acceptance Testing. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience, particularly in industrial settings. The position offers a competitive salary, PTO, and opportunities for career growth within a stable company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in industrial design or manufacturing.
• Strong experience with PLCs and HMI platforms.
• Ability to read and create P&IDs and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and control panels for industrial equipment.
• Develop and review IO lists based on P&IDs.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and onsite commissioning.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation

PLC programming

HMI development

Control panel design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

FactoryTalk View

SCADA systems

Job description

Pure Aqua, Inc. is a global manufacturer of reverse osmosis and water treatment systems serving industrial, commercial, and municipal clients worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team and support the electrical design and automation for RO systems, filtration plants, containerized systems, and custom water treatment solutions.

Pay

$85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and control panels for industrial equipment.
• Develop and review IO lists based on P&IDs.
• Develop control logic, interlocks, alarms, and automation sequences based on P&IDs.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC & HMI systems for Pure Aqua equipment (RO, UF/MF, filtration, chemical dosing).
• Configure industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet).
• Support control panel design, build, testing, generate IO lists, and engineering documentation.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and onsite commissioning.
• Provide technical support to production, service teams, and customers as needed.
• Assist with system commissioning (remote or onsite as needed).
• Maintain and improve standard electrical and controls design practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of Electrical Engineering experience (preferably in industrial design or industrial manufacturing).
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and FactoryTalk View or similar HMI platforms.
• Understanding of pumps, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, and process control.
• Ability to read and create P&IDs, electrical schematics, and panel drawings.
• Willingness to travel (10–20%) for commissioning and customer support.

Preferred Experience

• Reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, softeners, or containerized treatment plants.
• Experience writing FAT/SAT documents and start-up procedures.
• Familiarity with UL 508A, NFPA 79, and control panel standards.
• SCADA or data-logging experience (Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• PTO & paid holidays
• Career growth within a stable, global water treatment company
• Hands‑on, engineering‑focused work environment