US - Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer

manpowe; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Our client, a leading aerospace and defense technology organization in Phoenix, seeks a Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test PLC-based controls for advanced automation and test systems. You will lead efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust electrical solutions.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, independence, and a track record of delivering complex control software and LabVIEW-based solutions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of PLC programming across multiple hardware platforms (Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Phoenix Contact preferred).
• 6+ years of LabVIEW experience (required), VeriStand, Python, and .NET.
• Proven ability to architect and develop control system software using object-oriented programming and function blocks.
• US Citizenship required; 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

Object-oriented programming

Functional specifications

Troubleshooting control systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Automation/Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Emerson

Allen-Bradley

Phoenix Contact

Job description

$55.03 - $58.89/hourly Posted 1 day ago Temporary Less than 10 applies 2 min average apply

Phoenix, AZ 85034

Sr Advanced Electrical Engineer |Phoenix, AZ

Our client, a leading aerospace and defense technology organization, is seeking a Sr Advanced Electrical Engineerto join their team.As a Sr. Advanced Electrical Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering team supporting advanced controls, automation, and test systems development. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving abilities, technical leadership skills, and the ability to work independently in a cross-functional environment, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Sr. Advanced Electrical Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Pay Range: $55.03 - $58.89/hour

What’s the Job?

• 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.

What’s Needed?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.


• 6+ years of PLC programming experience across multiple hardware platforms, with experience in Emerson, Allen-Bradley, or Phoenix Contact systems preferred.


• 6+ years of experience with LabVIEW (required), VeriStand, Python, and .NET.


• Proven ability to architect and develop control system software from scratch using object-oriented programming, function blocks, and add-on instructions.


• U.S. Citizenship required and experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical control systems.

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on advanced automation, controls, and testing technologies.


• Collaborate with highly skilled cross-functional engineering teams.


• Technical leadership opportunities with mentoring and project ownership responsibilities.


• Exposure to cutting-edge PLC, LabVIEW, and industrial control system platforms.


• Competitive pay and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact engineering programs.

Benefits (After Eligibility Period)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts


• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Weekly Pay