Senior Electrical Engineer

Union Technologies•San Jose, CA

25d

About The Position

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base through its Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems. The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the electrical engineering, installation oversight, and commissioning needed to bring UNION’s manufacturing facility into safe, reliable operation. The role owns technical coordination of facility electrical infrastructure, industrial equipment power, and electrical code compliance. The position takes a hands-on approach to field execution, resolving installation and startup issues while working with contractors and equipment suppliers. It establishes electrical systems that support safe, scalable manufacturing operations and leads electrical integration, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
10+ years of electrical engineering experience in industrial manufacturing, automation, facilities, or complex equipment commissioning.
Experience designing or reviewing industrial power distribution, electrical controls, and equipment safety systems.
Demonstrated experience leading major electrical or automation projects from design through commissioning and production startup.
Experience supporting electrical inspections, permitting, contractor oversight, safety reviews, and equipment energization.
Ability to review single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and controls drawings and troubleshoot industrial systems in the field.
Strong knowledge of industrial facility electrical systems and manufacturing equipment installations.
Expertise in low- and medium-voltage power distribution, protective devices, grounding, and electrical equipment coordination.
Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, applicable local codes, and electrical permitting and inspection requirements.
Ability to interpret and review electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
Experience planning electrical startup, equipment energization, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
Strong knowledge of PLCs, safety controls, VFDs, and industrial networks such as EtherNet/IP and Profinet.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and field decision-making capabilities.
Strong leadership, contractor management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to operate in fast-paced industrial environments and balance safety, schedule, and technical requirements.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar drawing tools and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent movement and lifting over 50 pounds, including overhead lifting.
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends, to meet customer demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FANUC industrial robotics.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering activities during facility construction, equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
Oversee facility power distribution, including utility interfaces, transformers, switchgear, panelboards, motor control centers, and equipment connections.
Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, and equipment requirements for accuracy and constructability.
Ensure electrical installations and systems comply with applicable NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, local electrical and building codes, and authority having jurisdiction requirements.
Coordinate with electricians, electrical contractors, utilities, inspectors, equipment vendors, and internal engineering teams to resolve field issues.
Lead electrical commissioning, safe energization, factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), system validation, and turnover to operations.
Coordinate arc flash studies, grounding and bonding verification, electrical risk assessments, and machine safety validation.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, maintenance technicians, contractors, and production personnel.
Lead electrical integration of robotic cells, PLC-controlled machinery, drives, motors, sensors, and automated production equipment.
Maintain accurate as-built drawings, electrical specifications, equipment documentation, and preventive maintenance requirements.
Troubleshoot power and controls faults, improve equipment uptime and reliability, and support future line expansion.
Perform other duties as assigned.