CNC Senior Electrical Engineer

Position Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Duration: Full-time

Location: Rancho Dominguez, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $125,000 – $150,000/year (depending on experience)

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the development of our next- generation CNC control system. This is a hands-on engineering position focused on electrical design, PCB development, machine integration, and advanced troubleshooting.

Who we are looking for / Requirements:

Degree: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering or industrial control systems
Core Skills: Strong circuit design, PCB development, and hardware debugging skills
Software & Tools: Experience with Altium or OrCAD PCB software; experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and electronic test tools
Preferred Skills:

Understanding of CNC motion control systems (motors, encoders, servo drives)
Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD Electrical software
Experience with EtherCAT motion control networks
Familiarity with spindle and axis drive integration as well as Delta and Yaskawa software
Software development background (C/C++, embedded systems, PLCs)
Experience in robotics/automation systems
Experience working with Electrical Inspectors for UL and NFPA conformity
Performance Objectives / What you'll be doing:

Design and develop electrical systems for CNC machine tool controls and Windows-based platforms
Create circuit designs, schematics, and PCB layouts for production electronics
Design electrical cabinets, schematics, cable, and wire assemblies
Select electrical and electronic components and identify second sources
Integrate EtherCAT-based motion control systems for axis, spindle motors, and distributed I/O
Troubleshoot complex machine and control issues across electrical, electronic, software, and mechanical domains
Collaborate with customer service to troubleshoot current and legacy machines and controls
Design and build test equipment to validate production control hardware
Utilize AI-assisted tools to enhance engineering productivity and debugging efficiency
Work alongside Electrical Inspectors to ensure UL and NFPA conformity
 

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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