Sr. Electrical Engineer
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$62 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Compton, California |
About this job
Job Description
Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Rancho Dominguez, CA (Onsite)
Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000, depending on experience
Experience Level: 7 Years
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the development of our next-generation CNC control system. This is a hands-on engineering position focused on electrical design, PCB development, machine integration, and advanced troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop electrical systems for CNC machine tool controls and Windows-based platforms
• Create circuit designs, schematics, and PCB layouts for production electronics
• Design electrical cabinets and schematics
• Select electrical and electronic components. Identify second sources
• Design cable and wire assemblies
• Integrate EtherCAT-based motion control systems for axis, spindle motors, and distributed I/O
• Troubleshoot complex machine/control issues across electrical, electronic, software, and mechanical domains.
• Work with customer service to troubleshoot current and legacy machines and controls
• Design and build test equipment for validating production control hardware
• Use AI-assisted tools to improve engineering productivity and debugging efficiency
• Work with Electrical Inspectors for UL and NFPA conformity
Required Qualifications
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 7 years of professional experience in electrical engineering or industrial control systems
• Strong circuit design, PCB development, and hardware debugging skills
• Experience with Altium or Orcad PCB software
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and electronic test tools
Preferred Qualifications
• Understanding of CNC motion control systems (motors, encoders, servo drives)
• Experience with Solidworks or Autocad Electrical Software
• Experience with EtherCAT motion control networks
• Familiarity with spindle and axis drive integration and Delta and Yaskawa software
• Software development background (C/C , embedded systems, PLCs)
• Experience in robotics/automation systems
• Work with Electrical Inspectors for UL and NFPA conformity