Senior Engineer, Electrical Automation Systems

Torani•San Leandro, CA

3d•$141,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Torani, we’re entering an exciting phase of hypergrowth and transformation as we build the systems that will support our journey toward a $1 Billion business. We’re introducing new manufacturing technologies, modernizing legacy platforms, and expanding automation across our operations. To support this work, we’re looking for a Senior Electrical & Automation Systems Engineer to serve as a technical anchor for our automation and electrical systems. In this highly specialized role, you’ll bring deep hands-on expertise in industrial automation, electrical systems, and IT/OT integration to support the startup of Torani’s new sauce manufacturing area while strengthening and modernizing automation across the broader factory. You’ll work closely with Operations, Maintenance, IT, and Engineering to translate complex technical systems into reliable, safe, and supportable solutions that perform in real-world manufacturing environments. Reporting to the Principal Automation & Controls Engineer, you’ll act as a technical leader, owning automation and electrical system design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support. You’ll also mentor junior engineers, guide contractors and integrators, and help establish standards and best practices that build long-term capability across the Engineering team.

Requirements

BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent combination of degree in related technical field plus industry experience.
10+ years of experience in electrical and industrial automation engineering
5+ years of experience embedded in a manufacturing plant environment supporting live production systems
5+ years working with or for system integrators delivering automation solutions
Proven experience leading automation and electrical scopes for medium-to-large capital projects
Deep hands-on expertise with Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
Strong PLC programming skills using structured text, ladder logic, SFC, and modular design
Experience with FactoryTalk View SE SCADA and manufacturing historians (e.g., Historian SE, OSI PI)
Working knowledge of industrial networks and protocols (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, AS-i, VFDs)
Experience integrating OT systems with IT infrastructure (SQL databases, Active Directory, managed networks, virtual environments)
Familiarity with food manufacturing processes and utilities (HTST, CIP, RO water preferred)
Experience with automation commissioning, validation, and startup support
Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards (NFPA, NEC, ISA)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, IT, and external vendors
A safety-first mindset with experience supporting compliance and risk assessments

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with food manufacturing processes and utilities (HTST, CIP, RO water preferred)

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical anchor for automation and electrical systems.
Support the startup of Torani’s new sauce manufacturing area.
Strengthen and modernize automation across the broader factory.
Translate complex technical systems into reliable, safe, and supportable solutions.
Own automation and electrical system design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support.
Mentor junior engineers.
Guide contractors and integrators.
Establish standards and best practices for the Engineering team.
Play a critical role in the successful startup and stabilization of electrical and automation systems for the new sauce manufacturing area.
Ensure systems are designed, implemented, and commissioned to meet performance, safety, and reliability expectations.
Bring strong technical judgment to both new installations and upgrades of aging equipment.
Serve as a key bridge between manufacturing operations, maintenance teams, and IT partners.
Apply strong IT/OT integration skills to support secure and reliable connectivity.
Ensure data flows effectively from the factory floor to business systems while maintaining appropriate cybersecurity and operational safeguards.
Lead electrical and automation scopes within capital and improvement projects, managing timelines, budgets, technical deliverables, and change control.
Coordinate system integrators, panel builders, and installers by reviewing designs, overseeing installations, and ensuring documentation and standards are met.
Support day-to-day troubleshooting, system optimization, and lifecycle management of automation platforms.
Help teams understand system behavior, support root cause analysis of complex failures, and implement improvements that increase reliability, maintainability, and efficiency.
Actively identify opportunities to modernize and improve automation platforms.
Contribute to automation standards, object-oriented programming practices, documentation, and asset management strategies.
Support continuous improvement efforts tied to performance, quality, and operational excellence.
Share expertise generously mentoring junior automation engineers and serving as a technical resource to the broader Engineering team.
Elevate technical capability, reinforce best practices, and promote knowledge transfer through coaching, design reviews, and hands-on problem-solving.