Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical design, development and testing of factory automation systems, including the integration of various industrial components and machinery. You may also advise in the assembly of those systems. The role involves working on a wide range of projects that entail circuit design for the integration and control of disparate industrial components and machinery, from power distribution to Ethernet communications, robotics, and PLC-based control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Management and Engineering teams to create requirements for any new factory automation system or for new modifications to an existing system.

Design and schematically capture the entire electrical integration of a new factory automation system.

Take all reasonable measures to ensure maximum safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of a new design.

Collaborate with the Electrical Packaging design team to produce complete assembly documentation for a new factory automation system.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software engineers, project managers, and production staff in the troubleshooting and debugging of a newly assembled system.

Support and advise the Technician team during assembly of a new system.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory requirements.

Offer technical support and training to staff.

Establish and maintain a working relationship with all vendors who provide electrical components and technical services.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related electrical degree.

Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical engineering related to factory automation and industrial system integration.

Strong experience collaborating with Management and Engineering teams to create requirements and specifications for factory automation systems.

Strong experience electrically integrating disparate industrial components and machinery into factory automation systems, including the design of any custom circuitry and cabling required for integration.

Strong experience designing PLC-based factory control systems.

Strong experience electrically integrating industrial safety components into factory automation systems.

Strongly proficient in electrical schematic capture of entire electrical systems using software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, or similar.

Strongly proficient in the use of oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

Strong understanding of electrical assembly processes and documentation, including electrical panels, electrical enclosures, and cables.

Experience working with vendors to identify suitable components for factory automation and to provide support for purchased components.

Experience maintaining ongoing working relationships with vendors.

Proven troubleshooting skills.

Proven ability to readily learn about new technologies and apply them to solving factory automation problems.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Effective communication skills, both written and oral.

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proven ability to work on multiple design projects simultaneously.

Other Qualifications (not required but are a plus):

Experience designing local Ethernet topologies for industrial systems.

Experience with robotics, including electrically integrating purchased robot controllers into larger PLC-based factory/industrial systems.

Experience specifying power distribution topologies for industrial systems, including specifying isolation transformers and working with electrical facilities installers.

Proficient in the use of power analyzers and Ethernet analyzers.

Working Conditions:

Primarily office based in El Dorado Hills, CA.

Occasional travel to project installations at any of the Company’s other factory locations.

Full-time position.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $100,00 to 130,000 annually depending on experience

Bonus Eligibility: Annual bonus

Paid Time off: FlexPTO

Benefits: Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance. 401k w/ match, parental leave, and more. Medical insurance starts immediately upon hire.Company Description

Broadridge, a global fintech leader with $4 billion in revenue, provides communications, technology, data and analytics. We help drive business transformation for our clients with solutions for enriching client engagement, navigating risk, optimizing efficiency and generating revenue growth.

Broadridge employs approximately 10,000 full-time associates globally with a significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Please visit our website at to learn more.

Full-time