Senior Electrical Automation Engineer

Layup Parts•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•$160,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Layup Parts is a manufacturing technology company developing proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems to shorten manufacturing lead times. The Senior Electrical Automation Engineer will set the direction for electrical engineering at Layup and own electrical architecture across the factory, including engineering standards, components, and power and load planning for new machines. This is a senior, hands-on, systems-level role focused on industrial equipment and automation, including industrial controls, control panels and enclosures, wiring and harnessing, production machinery, and robotic systems. The engineer will serve as the electrical lead for factory automation, robotics, and facilities teams; manage vendors that build enclosures and harnesses; and lead equipment deployment and integration on the production floor. The role also includes directing and mentoring electrical technicians and resolving challenging electrical issues while ensuring designs comply with applicable codes and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years designing, building, and deploying electrical systems for industrial machinery, automation, or robotics.
Deep experience designing industrial control panels and power distribution.
Experience working with panel or harness vendors and coordinating equipment installations with facilities.
Fluency in ECAD tools such as EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar, and knowledge of relevant electrical codes.
Strong communication skills and ability to bring multiple teams together around shared standards.
Hands-on approach and ownership from initial problem through working solution.
Background focused on industrial equipment; building, MEP, or civil power backgrounds are not a fit.

Nice To Haves

Experience building an electrical engineering function or standards program at a growing company.
Experience with PLCs, motion control, safety systems, and industrial networks such as EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, or PROFINET.
Experience integrating industrial robots such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA, or Universal Robots.
Experience with arc-flash studies or power quality analysis.

Responsibilities

Own the company's electrical architecture and establish standards for designing, documenting, and building electrical systems.
Partner with factory automation and robotics teams to define panel requirements, component specifications, and equipment drawings.
Work with facilities on power budgets, load planning, and machine placement as the factory grows.
Manage enclosure and harness vendors from design package through fabrication and delivery.
Lead hands-on deployment, integration, and commissioning of new equipment and robotic systems.
Direct and mentor electrical technicians.
Resolve difficult electrical problems and ensure designs meet NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A requirements.