Electrical Automation Design Engineer

Electrical Automation Design Engineer W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. United States, Arizona, Phoenix 32470 North North Valley Parkway (Show on map) May 20, 2026 About the Role We are looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to join our team in developing and maintaining medical device manufacturing equipment. In this role, you will be involved in electrical design, software design, specification development, installation, startup, project management, and support for new and existing equipment and systems. You will work with both internal and external partners to design electrical schematics, program PLCs and peripherals, and support unique medical manufacturing equipment within Gore. This position will be located at our facility in Phoenix, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid workarrangement. Responsibilities
Perform electrical design and hands-on support for process equipment (e.g., drives, programmable logic controller [PLC] logic programming, human-machine interfaces [HMIs], wiring schematics, power systems, instrumentation, and motor control systems)
Architect, write, simulate, and test structured unique machine software for Allen-Bradley PLCs
Work with process engineers to improve and optimize existing equipment and designs
Be an integral member of a project team that specifies, constructs, commissions and supports design and validation of manufacturing equipment
Work closely with vendors on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing systems
Troubleshoot and support existing process and auxiliary equipment
Create and/or update software and electrical specifications and documentation
Partner with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues with automated manufacturing equipment
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree (including Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as an Automation Engineer working with automation or electromechanical systems in industrial environments
Minimum 3 years experience designing and deploying custom PLC logic for automated manufacturing systems, including ladder logic programming and integration with HMI platforms
Demonstrated experience leading, prioritizing, and completing multiple technical projects and daily tasks
Experience performing electrical design and hands-on support for manufacturing equipment
Experience with industrial drives and controls
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and machine safety practices
Ability to translate ambiguous customer needs to defined equipment requirements
Ability and desire to work in a hands-on medical device manufacturing environment
Ability to travel up to 10% Desired Qualifications
Experience with Allen Bradley drive programming, temperature controllers, and robotics
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawing experience to generate schematics, 3D electrical panel layouts, and other documentation
Working knowledge of electrical code and standards for industrial equipment design This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies. What We Offer Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.