Senior Electrical Engineer II

Formova LLC; Chalfont (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

JBT Marel in Chalfont, PA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer II to lead electrical design for mobile autonomous vehicles and automation systems. You will mentor contractors and collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

The role covers power distribution, battery and charger systems, sensors, CAN/EtherNet networks, and safety compliance. You will develop schematics, BOMs, and DFMEA, review contractor work, and ensure designs meet ISO/UL standards while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience reading and designing automation control panels and electrical harnesses for mobile equipment.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• AGV Electrical Design & Development: design on-board power distribution, wiring harnesses, control panels, and drive interfaces.
• Design and specify battery, BMS, and charger systems including automatic charging.
• Integrate navigation sensors, vehicle networks, and RF/wireless infra linking fleets to plant systems.
• Design, troubleshoot, and debug control panels from 12VDC to 480VAC, ensuring NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A compliance.
• Support PLCs, vehicle controllers, HMIs, sensors, and safety systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Systems integration

Reading schematics

External contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo Electrical

Windchill

CAN tools (Vector CANalyzer, PCAN)

Job description

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. As our Senior Electrical Engineer II for the Engineering department, you will report to the Manager, Engineering. In this role you will support the Formova Division within JBT Marel and is located in Chalfont, PA (45 minutes from Philadelphia, PA).

The Opportunity JBT Marel is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer II to join our Electrical Engineering team in Chalfont, PA. This position is responsible for the electrical design, development, documentation, and troubleshooting of mobile autonomous industrial vehicles (AGVs/AMRs) and the automation systems that support them in customer facilities. The role covers vehicle power distribution, harnesses, drives, batteries and chargers, navigation and safety sensors, and the site infrastructure AGV fleets rely on, working with systems from 12VDC through 480VAC. You will also direct and review the work of external engineering contractors supporting AGV development and customer projects.

Responsibilities

• AGV Electrical Design & Development Design AGV electrical systems: on-board power distribution, wiring harnesses, vehicle control panels, and traction, steering, and load-handling drive interfaces.
• Design and specify battery (lead-acid and lithium-ion), BMS, and charger systems, including automatic and opportunity charging.
• Integrate navigation sensors (LiDAR/laser navigation, encoders, IMUs), vehicle networks (CAN/CANopen, EtherNet/IP), and RF/wireless infrastructure linking fleets to plant systems.
• Design, troubleshoot, and debug vehicle and site control panels operating from 12VDC through 480VAC, applying NFPA 79, NEC, and UL 508A.
• Support coding and debugging of PLCs, vehicle controllers, HMIs, barcode readers, RFID, and photoelectric/ultrasonic sensors.
• Support site power distribution and facility interfaces (chargers, doors, conveyors, elevators) for AGV deployments.
• Electrical Diagnostics, Safety & Compliance Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting, CAN bus diagnostics, and signal integrity checks on vehicles and site equipment. Read and update electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring layouts. Lead safety system validations (e.g., ISO 3691-4, UL 583, ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, UL 3100), configuring laser scanners, safety fields, bumper sensors, and emergency stop circuits to meet required performance levels (PLd/PLe).
• Documentation, Testing & Quality Create and maintain schematics and BOMs, process ECNs, and update redlines to reflect as‑built configurations. Write purchase specifications for electrical materials and maintain technical notes and engineering records. Lead or contribute to Design FMEAs (DFMEA) for vehicle and panel electrical systems, and track mitigation actions to closure. Develop electrical test methods and support vehicle validation, FAT/SAT, and field troubleshooting of deployed fleets.
• Managing External Engineering Contractors Define scope, requirements, and deliverables for external engineering contractors; help prepare SOWs and evaluate proposals and quotes. Onboard contractors to JBT Marel design standards, CAD templates, part libraries, and Windchill/ECN processes. Coordinate contractor priorities and schedules, and review deliverables (schematics, harnesses, BOMs, panel layouts, code) for accuracy and standards compliance before release. Protect design data and IP, and provide contractor performance feedback to engineering management.
• Collaboration Work independently with limited direction as a fully contributing member of multidisciplinary project teams on projects of increasing complexity. Translate complex vehicle and automation requirements into practical designs with strong attention to detail. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering.

Required Experience

5+ years of experience reading and designing automation control panels and electrical harnesses using AutoCAD, preferably for mobile vehicles or mobile equipment.

Technical Skills & Software

AutoCAD proficiency: Strong command of AutoCAD Electrical or standard AutoCAD for schematics, panel layouts, and 2D/3D wire harness routing documentation. Complementary tools: Harness design packages, Creo Electrical, and Windchill. DFMEA: Hands‑on experience applying Design FMEA to electrical systems and harnesses. Harness architecture: Deep understanding of connectors, terminals, wire gauges, shielding, conduits, and mechanical protection components. Robotics & mechatronics: Understanding of automated industrial equipment control systems and control architecture (primarily low‑voltage DC), servo/actuator power distribution, sensor integration, and panel-to-actuator cable management to prevent wear during dynamic motion. Mobile equipment experience is a plus. Preferred Electrical design experience on AGVs, AMRs, forklifts, or other mobile industrial vehicles. Experience with safety-rated control design to ISO 13849 and CAN tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer, PCAN). Knowledge of lithium-ion battery, BMS, and charger design, and RF network infrastructure. Experience managing external engineering contractors, including SOWs and deliverable reviews.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role operates in office, manufacturing, and customer facility environments, including work in and around electrical equipment, industrial automation, and operating autonomous vehicles. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

Travel & Location

This position is hybrid. We ask that you travel approximately 15% of the time, including customer site visits for AGV commissioning and support.

Why Work at JBT Marel?

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world‑class projects. We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits

JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.