Electrical Controls Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California

INTRODUCTION

Future Foam, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane foam products that has been family owned for over 60 years. Its primary focus is to provide excellent quality and service throughout the manufacturing process. With over 30 facilities across the United States and internationally, we take pride in having a culture that fosters an open, trusting and collaborative work environment. Most importantly we put safety first.

We are in search of a Sr. Electrical Controls Engineer at our Fullerton, CA location. This position reports to the Engineer Director. This is a hands-on position in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a fast paced and challenging work environment where independence and creative thinking are the norm. Strong communication and collaboration with all levels of all the organization is important to ensure that the environmental and safety needs are met.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Design, commission, troubleshoot, and support industrial controls & electrical infrastructures.
• Learn, create, and optimize company standards for electrical & controls systems installs, procedures, safety, programming, & training.
• Develop and maintain electrical documentation & drawings.
• Work closely with engineering & production to optimize controls.
• Oversee contractors during installation to ensure work is accomplished in a safe & timely manner.
• Manage vendors to ensure deliveries meet deadlines and meet required specifications.
• Assist with or lead problem solving activities & discussions with production, management, and maintenance staff.
• Research & identify new manufacturing technologies as they become available; Communicate new ideas to Management.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving, quality, safety, production, efficiencies, and costs.
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Develop and implement innovative systems that optimize all phases of production process.
• Ensure projects are completed on time & financial budgets are followed.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Electrical:

• Control Panels
• Distribution systems
• Electrical Safety
• Electrical Fault Studies
• Site electrical One-Line diagrams
• Motor Control Center (MCC) design
• Power Monitoring systems

PLC Systems and hardware:

• Relay logic, wiring I/O in control systems
• Wireless communications, wireless and wiring & programming various types of instrumentation.
• Understanding and ability to utilize and program in all of the PLC programming languages, such as: ladder logic, function block diagram, sequential function charts, structure text, and instruction list.

Clear Understanding of Automation components such as:

• VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
• Servo’s
• PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• HMI’s (Human Machine Interface)
• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively process concepts to internal and external clients.
• Knowledge of statistics is desirable. Able to calculate power and other electrical calculations for sizing of circuits, breakers, and wire.
• Must be able to apply general requirements into action as it applies to the plant. Should be able to work in a team environment to accomplish goals and complete projects.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions. Understand Process control fundamentals and translate those principles into code.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Fundamental understanding of network routers, switches, IP addressing & subnetting
• Ability to adjust priorities to multiple demands and unanticipated events.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Communications and Industrial Technology.

10 or more years of industry experience or similar work or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

WORK LOCATION: In person