On-Site Motion Control Electrical Engineer II

Trust Automation, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Automation, Inc. in California is seeking an experienced electrical design engineer focused on motion control. You will work on power conversion, motor drive electronics, and the full product life cycle from requirements to sustainment, on-site.

Responsibilities include design verification, system integration, and collaborating with the engineering team to improve efficiencies while meeting schedule and budget. A BS in EE and 5–8 years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Digital and analog circuit design experience.
• Experience in power electronics design.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium).
• Self-accountable and able to work with minimal oversight.
• Typically 5 to 8 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with electric motors, drive electronics, and power conversion circuits.
• Experience with Microcontroller/Microprocessor based systems.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (i.e. – PSpice).
• Practical experience in PCB level component troubleshooting.
• Practical experience in electrical system level troubleshooting.
• Experience with closed-loop control of motor torque, speed, and position experience.
• Familiarity with system simulation tools (i.e. – MATLAB, SIMULINK) preferred.
• Familiarity with communication interfaces/protocols: SPI, I2C, Modbus, USB, CAN, RS232, RS422/RS485, Ethernet, EtherCAT

Responsibilities

• Electrical/electronic design and development for Trust Automation products and customer specific applications.
• Development of advanced motion control and power generation/conversion systems.
• Design verification through analysis and test.
• Integration and test of motion control systems, electrical systems and motors.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to advance drive/motor efficiencies.
• Lead and direct other engineering teammates as needed.
• Participate in Trust Automation’s design and development processes, including design reviews.
• Contribute to project success by meeting design requirements on schedule and within budget.
• Assist Program Managers and Trust VPs with project/program planning, including specification of system application solutions, task prioritization, and risk mitigation.
• Assist with customer interaction and perform product/system demonstrations as needed.

Skills

Motor control

Microcontroller systems

Power electronics

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

PSpice

MATLAB

SIMULINK

Job description

Trust Automation, Inc. in California is seeking an experienced electrical design engineer focused on motion control. You will work on power conversion, motor drive electronics, and the full product life cycle from requirements to sustainment, on-site.

Responsibilities include design verification, system integration, and collaborating with the engineering team to improve efficiencies while meeting schedule and budget. A BS in EE and 5–8 years of experience are expected.