Senior Electrical Engineer: Advanced Controls & Automation

Manpower, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSAs

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to design, develop, and test PLC-based controls and LabVIEW systems for advanced automation in aerospace/defense projects.

The role requires 6+ years in PLC programming across Emerson/AB/PHC, LabVIEW, VeriStand, Python, and .NET, plus leadership experience and U.S. citizenship. You will mentor juniors and drive systems integration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation/Control Systems/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years PLC programming across Emerson/AB/Phoenix Contact hardware.
• 6+ years LabVIEW, VeriStand, Python, and .NET experience.
• Proven ability to architect control software using OO programming, function blocks and add-on instructions.
• U.S. citizenship and experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and test PLC programs for new and existing equipment using industry best practices.
• Define controls system requirements and create detailed functional specifications.
• Maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot LabVIEW-based systems to meet evolving customer needs.
• Lead implementation, integration, and testing of automation systems, including electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

PLC programming

LabVIEW

VeriStand

Python

.NET

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Emerson PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Phoenix Contact PLC

Job description

ManpowerGroup seeks a Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to design, develop, and test PLC-based controls and LabVIEW systems for advanced automation in aerospace/defense projects.

The role requires 6+ years in PLC programming across Emerson/AB/PHC, LabVIEW, VeriStand, Python, and .NET, plus leadership experience and U.S. citizenship. You will mentor juniors and drive systems integration across cross-functional teams.