Electrical Engineer II & Technical Support (Supervisor)
Job Description
An onsite role based in Rialto, California, combining electrical engineering leadership with technical support oversight. This position leads a small technical team, designs electrical control systems, programs PLCs and HMIs, and provides support to dealer networks while ensuring project delivery and regulatory compliance. The annual salary ranges from USD 98,000 to 120,000, and a minimum of one year of relevant experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and develop electrical engineering and technical support staff
- Assign and prioritize workload across the team; manage schedules and coverage
- Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support hiring/onboarding of team members
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Design, Process Engineering, Sales, and Production to align staff capacity with project commitments
- Interface directly with customer stakeholders to ensure project deliverables and technical requirements are met on schedule
- Design electrical control systems: develop schematics, component layout drawings (AutoCAD), and bills of materials; verify control systems after assembly
- Write and maintain PLC/HMI programming code for control system automation
- Perform electrical load calculations, including maximum amperage capacity, maximum wattage, short-circuit load calculations, and load protection
- Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications through design and research to confirm system and component capabilities, properties, and compatibility
- Develop electrical systems by evaluating customer requirements and researching assembly methods and materials beyond standard production
- Ensure product quality through proper testing of finished products and system capabilities
- Prepare product reports: collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends; identify alternative componentry
- Support the dealer network and their technical staff by answering engineering questions and assisting with troubleshooting by phone and electronic means
- Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, national code requirements, and OSHA standards
- Maintain the component database in the ERP system (entering data, editing bills of materials)
- Ensure completed projects meet electrical specifications and are properly transferred to dealer network and technical staff
- Stay current on professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional networks/societies
Requirements
- Working knowledge of electrical control systems (PLC), especially Allen Bradley
- Proficiency writing PLC/HMI code (Allen Bradley) for automation of control systems
- Ability to perform electrical load calculations and apply current electrical standards and codes
- Strong computer skills: AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP systems
- Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and project management skills
- Prior experience leading or supervising a technical team
- Proven ability to manage customer expectations and communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- 3+ years PLC programming software
- 3+ years drawing schematics
- 3+ years electrical systems
- 1+ years supervising or leading a team (preferred)
Technologies
- AutoCAD
- Allen-Bradley PLC
- Allen-Bradley HMI
- ERP systems
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Discretionary bonuses
Preferred
- Willingness to travel (10%)