Senior Electrical Engineer

Avecia Pharma; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 90,850 - 123,050; Full time

Job summary

Hydranautics, a Nitto Group company and a global leader in membrane technology, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to plan, develop, and execute electrical projects for production equipment. Under limited supervision, you will design, implement, test, and evaluate control systems to ensure reliable operation.

You will manage multiple projects, design PLCs and VFDs, and coordinate with mechanical and process teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute electrical engineering projects.
• Design, program, test, and evaluate control systems for production equipment.
• Manage installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of production equipment.
• Provide documentation and compliance support.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Project management

Reading schematics

Root-cause analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

CAD/Electrical CAD

P&ID software

Inventor

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Hydranautics is a part of the Nitto Group of companies and one of the global leaders in the field of integrated membrane solutions. We offer complete membrane solutions such as reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration for water, waste water and process treatment and applications. Our solutions are installed on seven continents for applications including seawater desalination, industrial high‑purity water, surface water treatment, waste water treatment and specialty process applications.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under limited supervision, plan, develop, and execute electrical engineering projects. Conduct electrical design, specification, implementation, testing and evaluation of equipment control systems. Provide electrical engineering design and collaboration. Manage electrical installation, operation, maintenance and repair of production equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages multiple engineering projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Provides program direction for computerized controls for semi‑automated and fully automated manufacturing equipment.
• Designs, programs, and troubleshoots PLCs, VFDs and electronic control circuitry on production equipment.
• Models in‑house electrical schematics and P&ID drawings and process instrumentation engineering.
• Sketches electrical and electronic systems control circuitry and instrumentation.
• Interfaces with consultants and engineers on system design and integration.
• Designs, procures, and installs facility electrical and production equipment.
• Conducts root‑cause analysis along with other engineers across a functional organizational matrix to address recurring issues.
• Trains maintenance technicians on electronic control troubleshooting equipment techniques.
• Contributes to department compliance on required documentation; serves as a resource for training maintenance and engineering employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering plus 10 years of directly related experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, theories and complex problem‑solving; detailed understanding of electrical power systems and ability to read schematics, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with electrical and electronic control systems, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, mechanical‑electrical‑electronic integration, and design related to robotics production equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes or procedures (e.g., raw material, work‑in‑process, finished goods).
• Exceptional logical or scientific thinking skills; ability to deal with non‑verbal symbolism, abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to present information to staff in non‑technical terms and to compose clear technical reports for staff, management and external stakeholders.
• Intermediate to advanced analytical skills: define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.
• Proficiency with software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point), PLC programming and CAD/Electrical CAD, Parts & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) software, and Inventor.
• Must meet physical demands and work‑environment requirements.

Salary: $107,000

Hydranautics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. We are proud to be an EEO employer.