Sr Electrical Controls Engineer

Dexian; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to design electrical controls for industrial machinery, develop BOMs, and program PLCs/HMIs using AutoCAD Electrical. The role entails FAT, commissioning, and collaboration across multiple teams to ensure compliance with NEC and UL-508 standards.

Ideal candidates will have ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering, hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs/HMIs, and strong skills in diagnostics, testing, and customer training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Strong experience designing electrical controls for industrial machinery and automation.
• Expertise in PLCs, HMIs, remote I/O, instrumentation, and industrial control panels.
• Advanced experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience with VFDs, motor controls, soft starts, motion control, and servo systems.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and UL-508.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with FAT, troubleshooting, commissioning, and technical documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs, schematics, and control panels using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Select electrical components and create accurate Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Program Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs and develop intuitive operator interfaces.
• Develop and execute Functional and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize industrial automation and control systems.
• Support fabrication, assembly, startup, and customer commissioning.
• Perform root-cause analysis and provide technical solutions.
• Train customers and internal teams on equipment operation.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, UL-508, and applicable industry standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Mechanical Engineering, Purchasing, Fabrication, Assembly, Project Management, and Field Service teams.
• Travel approximately 10% for startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI development

AutoCAD Electrical

P&ID reading

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

• Develop electrical designs, schematics, and control panels using AutoCAD Electrical
• Select electrical components and create accurate Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Program Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs and develop intuitive operator interfaces
• Develop and execute Functional and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize industrial automation and control systems
• Support fabrication, assembly, startup, and customer commissioning
• Perform root-cause analysis and provide technical solutions
• Train customers and internal teams on equipment operation
• Ensure designs comply with NEC, UL-508, and applicable industry standards
• Collaborate with Sales, Mechanical Engineering, Purchasing, Fabrication, Assembly, Project Management, and Field Service teams
• Travel approximately 10% for startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer support

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Strong experience designing electrical controls for industrial machinery and automation
• Expertise in PLCs, HMIs, remote I/O, instrumentation, and industrial control panels
• Advanced experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs
• Experience with VFDs, motor controls, soft starts, motion control, and servo systems
• Strong knowledge of NEC and UL-508
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with FAT, troubleshooting, commissioning, and technical documentation
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills

Preferred Experience

• Safety PLCs
• FactoryTalk Remote or EWON
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Industrial automation and custom process equipment

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.