Senior Electrical Engineer

Trust Automation • San Luis Obispo, CA

294d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Responsible for the electrical design and development of a variety of products and systems, focused primarily on motion control applications. In addition to motion/motor control, design responsibilities can include power conversion, power control/management, and a variety of other electronic circuits. Project assignments can cover full product life cycle, including requirement derivation, conceptual design, detailed design, prototyping, integration and test, transition into MFG, and product sustainment. As a senior engineer, technical leadership roles expand and can include R&D activities, mentoring and training, and supporting Business Development and Operations.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of digital and analog circuit design experience
• Experience in power electronics design
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium)
• Experience with electric motors, drive electronics, and power conversion circuits
• Experience with Microcontroller/Microprocessor based systems
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (i.e. – PSpice)
• Capable of technical leadership
• Typically 8+ years of engineering experience
• Practical experience in PCB level component trouble shooting
• Practical experience in electrical system level troubleshooting
• Experience with closed-loop control of motor torque, speed, and position experience
• Control system development experience (i.e. – PID) preferred
• Familiarity with system simulation tools (i.e. – MATLAB, SIMULINK) preferred
• Familiarity with communication interfaces/protocols: SPI, I2C, Modbus, USB, CAN, RS232, RS422/RS485, Ethernet, EtherCAT
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work effectively with project managers and upper management

Nice To Haves

• Control system development experience (i.e. – PID) preferred
• Familiarity with system simulation tools (i.e. – MATLAB, SIMULINK) preferred

Responsibilities

• Electrical/electronic design and development for Trust Automation products and customer specific applications
• Development of advanced motion control and power generation/conversion systems
• Requirement derivation, schematic and PCB design
• Design verification through analysis and test
• Integration and test of motion control systems, electrical systems and motors
• Collaborate with the engineering team to advance drive/motor efficiencies
• Participate in Trust Automation’s design and development processes, including design reviews
• Contribute to project success by meeting design requirements on schedule and within budget
• Assist Program Managers and Trust VPs with project/program planning, including specification of system application solutions, task prioritization, and risk mitigation
• Assist with customer interaction and perform product/system demonstrations as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree