Senior Automation Controls Engineer - Custom Systems

Motive Companies, LLC; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Career growth

Stability

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC in Santa Fe Springs, CA seeks a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design and commission custom automation systems from concept through startup. You will collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and project teams to deliver complex equipment for various industries, with travel about 10% for startup and service.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of industrial control design experience, strong Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience designing electrical control systems for industrial machinery or custom automation.
• Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI programming.
• Proficiency with an electrical schematic design tool, ideally AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong background in industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, remote I/O, VFDs, motor controls, and soft starts.
• Experience designing industrial electrical control panels.
• Experience developing Bills of Material and technical documentation.
• Experience leading Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Strong troubleshooting skills within industrial automation environments.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs.
• Working knowledge of NEC and UL 508.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and control panels using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Program Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Select electrical components and develop Bills of Material.
• Support conceptual electrical designs during the quotation process.
• Develop FAT procedures and Functional Test plans.
• Debug and optimize industrial control systems.
• Support fabrication, startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
• Troubleshoot electrical and automation issues in the field.
• Train customers and internal teams on equipment operation.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, UL 508, and applicable standards.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI programming

P&ID reading

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens PLCs

FactoryTalk Remote

EWON

Job description

Motive Companies, LLC in Santa Fe Springs, CA seeks a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design and commission custom automation systems from concept through startup. You will collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and project teams to deliver complex equipment for various industries, with travel about 10% for startup and service.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of industrial control design experience, strong Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI skills, and