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Senior Electrical Engineer

Trust Automation
San Luis Obispo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an "at-will" relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

  • 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

Position Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications :
  • 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
  • Experience with electric motors, drive electronics, and power conversion circuits
  • Experience with Microcontroller / Microprocessor based systems
  • Experience with circuit simulation tools (i.e. - PSpice)
  • 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
  • Physical Requirements

  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
  • Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble / manufacture intricate items.
  • Seeing to read a variety of materials.
  • Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
  • Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move.
  • Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.
  • Pay / Salary Information

    Pay scale for this position - $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually

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    Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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