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DAVRON, LLC
Senior Engineer, Electrical Automation Systems
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What they do
An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
$135,428 / year median in California
Job Description
Bring your automation and electrical expertise to a mission-driven, people-first organization that's scaling quickly in San Leandro with major manufacturing modernization and expansion projects. In this Senior Engineer, Electrical Automation Systems opportunity, you'll help translate complex electrical and automation systems into reliable, safe, and supportable solutions for real-world production. Qualifications and responsibilities for this Senior Engineer, Electrical Automation Systems position include: 10+ years of electrical and industrial automation engineering, including 5+ years supporting live manufacturing systems and 5+ years working with system integrators Lead medium-to-large electrical and automation projects, including startup, commissioning, modernization, and lifecycle support Own automation and electrical system design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management while reporting to the Principal Automation & Controls Engineer Build strong IT/OT integration across PLCs, SCADA, historians, databases, managed networks, virtual environments, and industrial protocols Apply deep hands-on Rockwell Automation expertise (ControlLogix/CompactLogix) and strong PLC programming skills (structured text, ladder logic, SFC, modular design) Support FactoryTalk View SE SCADA and historian experience (e.g., Historian
SE, OSI PI
) Ensure compliance with GMP manufacturing requirements and electrical codes/standards (NFPA, NEC, ISA), including familiarity with P&IDs and instrumentation Mentor junior engineers and coordinate system integrators, panel builders, and installers to ensure documentation, standards, and smooth transitions into operationsSalary:
$141,000 - $155,000 per year, commensurate with experience.Benefits:
Fully paid employee medical/dental/vision; 3 weeks' vacation; 10 holidays; 6% 401(k) match after one year; profit sharing; ESOP; $3,000 annual tuition reimbursement; cell phone and gym reimbursements. DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career! Apply Now! If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and let's see where your career can take you.SENIOR ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
|SAN LEANDRO, CA
|ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
|CONTROLLOGIX
|COMPACTLOGIX
|FACTORYTALK VIEW SE SCADA
|HISTORIAN SE
| OSI PI |IT/OT INTEGRATION
|PLC PROGRAMMING
|COMMISSIONING
|GMP Ref:
29147Qualifications:
Bring your automation and electrical expertise to a mission-driven, people-first organization that's scaling quickly in San Leandro with major manufacturing modernization and expansion projects. In this Senior Engineer, Electrical Automation Systems opportunity, you'll help translate complex electrical and automation systems into reliable, safe, and supportable solutions for real-world production. Qualifications and responsibilities for this Senior Engineer, Electrical Automation Systems position include: 10+ years of electrical and industrial automation engineering, including 5+ years supporting live manufacturing systems and 5+ years working with system integrators Lead medium-to-large electrical and automation projects, including startup, commissioning, modernization, and lifecycle support Own automation and electrical system design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management while reporting to the Principal Automation & Controls Engineer Build strong IT/OT integration across PLCs, SCADA, historians, databases, managed networks, virtual environments, and industrial protocols Apply deep hands-on Rockwell Automation expertise (ControlLogix/CompactLogix) and strong PLC programming skills (structured text, ladder logic, SFC, modular design) Support FactoryTalk View SE SCADA and historian experience (e.g., HistorianSE, OSI PI
) Ensure compliance with GMP manufacturing requirements and electrical codes/standards (NFPA, NEC, ISA), including familiarity with P&IDs and instrumentation Mentor junior engineers and coordinate system integrators, panel builders, and installers to ensure documentation, standards, and smooth transitions into operationsSalary:
$141,000 - $155,000 per year, commensurate with experience.Benefits:
Fully paid employee medical/dental/vision; 3 weeks' vacation; 10 holidays; 6% 401(k) match after one year; profit sharing; ESOP; $3,000 annual tuition reimbursement; cell phone and gym reimbursements. DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career! Apply Now! If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and let's see where your career can take you.SENIOR ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
|SAN LEANDRO, CA
|ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
|CONTROLLOGIX
|COMPACTLOGIX
|FACTORYTALK VIEW SE SCADA
|HISTORIAN SE
| OSI PI |IT/OT INTEGRATION
|PLC PROGRAMMING
|COMMISSIONING
| GMPBenefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health Insurance