Senior Automation Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Retirement benefits and company 6con

Employee recognition and engagement

Team events

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC seeks a Senior Electrical & Automation Systems Engineer to anchor automation and electrical system design across a growing manufacturing facility.

You will lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support, ensuring reliable performance in real-world production environments.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering or related field plus industry experience.
• 10+ years in electrical and industrial automation engineering.
• 5+ years in manufacturing plant environment supporting live production systems.
• 5+ years with system integrators delivering automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own automation and electrical system design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide contractors and integrators.
• Help establish standards and best practices across the Engineering team.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, IT, and external vendors.

Skills

Electrical/automation engineering

PLC programming (ST, ladder, SFC)

SCADA (FactoryTalk View SE)

Industrial networks and OT/IT (SQL, AD

Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix/CLX)

Electrical codes and standards (NFPA/7

Team leadership/mentoring

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix/CompactLogix)

Job description

Senior Engineer, Electrical Automation Systems

Work Location

San Leandro, CA — Onsite, 5 days per week

Job Description

We’re entering an exciting phase of hypergrowth and transformation as we build the systems that will support our journey toward a $1 Billion business. We’re introducing new manufacturing technologies, modernizing legacy platforms, and expanding automation across our operations. To support this work, we’re looking for a Senior Electrical & Automation Systems Engineer to serve as a technical anchor for our automation and electrical systems.

In this highly specialized role, you’ll bring deep hands‑on expertise in industrial automation, electrical systems, and IT/OT integration to support the startup of a new sauce manufacturing area while strengthening and modernizing automation across the broader factory. You’ll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, IT, and Engineering to translate complex technical systems into reliable, safe, and supportable solutions that perform in real‑world manufacturing environments.

Reporting to the Principal Automation & Controls Engineer, you’ll act as a technical leader, owning automation and electrical system design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support. You’ll also mentor junior engineers, guide contractors and integrators, and help establish standards and best practices that build long‑term capability across the Engineering team.

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent combination of degree in a related technical field plus industry experience.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical and industrial automation engineering.
• 5+ years of experience embedded in a manufacturing plant environment supporting live production systems.
• 5+ years working with or for system integrators delivering automation solutions.
• Proven experience leading automation and electrical scopes for medium‑to‑large capital projects.
• Deep hands‑on expertise with Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix).
• Strong PLC programming skills using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, SFC, and modular design.
• Experience with FactoryTalk View SE SCADA and manufacturing historians (e.g., Historian SE, OSI PI).
• Working knowledge of industrial networks and protocols (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, AS-i, VFDs).
• Experience integrating OT systems with IT infrastructure (SQL databases, Active Directory, managed networks, virtual environments).
• Familiarity with food manufacturing processes and utilities (HTST, CIP, RO water preferred).
• Experience with automation commissioning, validation, and startup support.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards (NFPA, NEC, ISA).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, IT, and external vendors.
• A safety‑first mindset with experience supporting compliance and risk assessments.

Why People Love Working Here

Become an Owner:

Employees have opportunities to participate in programs that support long‑term financial growth and recognize individual contributions.

Growing with Purpose:

The company continues to grow, creating opportunities to develop new skills, work with new technologies, and take on new challenges.

Better Together:

Teams work collaboratively to solve problems, support one another, and achieve shared goals.

More to Love

• Paid time off.
• Competitive compensation.
• Retirement benefits and company contributions.
• Employee recognition and engagement programs.
• Team events and opportunities to connect and celebrate.