Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Custom Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Motive Workforce in California is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design custom automation systems from concept through commissioning. You will work with mechanical, fabrication, project management, and field service teams to bring complex equipment to life.

The role requires AutoCAD Electrical design, AB PLC/HMI programming, BOM development, FAT support, and NEC/UL 508 compliance with ~10% travel for startup and support.

Qualifications

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

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 quotation.
• Develop FAT procedures and Factory Acceptance Tests.
• 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

Electrical system design

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Project coordination

Reading P&IDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI programming

FactoryTalk Remote

EWONMotion

Job description

Motive Workforce in California is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design custom automation systems from concept through commissioning. You will work with mechanical, fabrication, project management, and field service teams to bring complex equipment to life.

The role requires AutoCAD Electrical design, AB PLC/HMI programming, BOM development, FAT support, and NEC/UL 508 compliance with ~10% travel for startup and support.