Electrical Engineer

Vista, California

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DESCRIPTION:

• Work as part of a cross-functional engineering team with Scientists, Mechanical and Software Engineers, and Test Engineers to develop next-generation X-ray based security equipment.

• Design PLC-based machine control systems, including circuit design, embedded programming, motion control, and power distribution.

• Perform sustaining engineering of existing products, including obsolescence issues and feature changes/updates.

• Design printed circuits and direct PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly.

• Produce Engineering documentation such as design specifications, interface control documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.

• Troubleshoot existing and new designs down to the component level, performing root cause analysis.

• Typically, we have no more than 2-3 Electrical Engineers working on any single project, and for smaller projects the Engineer will work on their own to develop solutions, present concepts and designs in a review, and complete the implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or similar with at least 4 years of professional experience.

• Able to see a design through from R&D to production, including writing specifications (system, subsystem, ICD's, etc), developing design documentation, building prototypes, designing test fixtures, designing for production, and troubleshooting problems.

• Experience in industrial control system design, including PLCs, machine safety, panel/enclosure design, object sensing, electrical interfaces, circuit protection, communications protocols, and power distribution.

• Experience with PLC or embedded software development

• Experience with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, function generators, bench supplies.

• Familiar with a product development process including design specifications, design reviews, Engineering drawings and documentation formats, and ECR processes.

• Comfortable working with and around Xray radiation producing machines, radioactive materials, high voltage, heavy machinery, electric and hydraulic power systems.

• Able to effectively work with a cross-functional team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, as well as handle a wide range of multidisciplinary tasks.

• Must be able to work safely and follow safety precautions in industrial environments (temperature, humidity, noise, confined spaces, etc.) and around industrial equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in PLC code, IEC61131 languages.

• Familiar with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Orcad, PADS, Altium).

• Knowledge of radiation detection technologies and data acquisition systems.

• Knowledge of Xray

Position Details:

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

  • Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
    1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
    2. Weekly Direct Deposit
    3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
    4. 401(k) with match
    5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
    6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
    7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
    8. BB& Program

ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans

Date Posted: 10 March 2025
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