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1mo ago

Electrical / Automation Engineer

Seattle Safety Auburn, WA

Auburn, WA

1mo ago Closed

$75k - $150k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering AutoCAD Automation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 26, 2026).

Job Description

What we offer

This onsite Electrical and Automation Engineer role is based in Auburn, WA with Seattle Safety. The position provides a competitive USD 75,000 to 150,000 per year salary and a benefits package that includes 401(k) with matching, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a flexible schedule. You will work in an engineered-to-order environment, collaborating across functions to bring complex electrical systems from concept to implementation on global projects.

Responsibilities

Design and lay out control panels that span low voltage instrumentation up to high amperage 3‑phase motor control.
Specify, source, and size components for electrical systems featuring PLCs, large VFDs, motors, servomotors, transducers, sensors, valve drivers, EtherCAT, and other motion systems.
Develop, build, and proof test new research and development prototypes and products.
Create, release, and maintain electrical schematics, drawings, and bills of materials using ePLAN.
Program industrial automation equipment and PLCs, learn new programming languages as needed, and archive and maintain program code.
Troubleshoot complex electrical assemblies with tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and EMI probes in controlled environments and at customer facilities worldwide.
Collaborate with Project Management, Sales, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Production, and Installation to ensure projects are on time and meet specifications.
Communicate effectively with international customer engineering personnel to align on requirements and expectations.
Revise and improve custom I/O boards with external designers and manufacturers.
Provide hands-on guidance for the assembly and wiring of control panels and equipment for in-house technicians and onsite customers.
Create and maintain documentation of standard work processes; lead the development of assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with electrical codes and regulatory requirements worldwide, supporting CE certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year college or university.
Experience designing industrial automation and power distribution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with 3-phase systems, motors, and VFDs.
Knowledge of US and International electrical codes, including NEC and IEC.
Experience using AutoCAD, ePLAN or similar software for electrical schematics.
Experience with EtherCAT or other fieldbus networking protocols.
Experience with AC and DC power and control.
Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, and LabVIEW.
Knowledge of power electronics and analog/digital circuit design.
Experience with safety PLCs and safety software.

Technologies

AutoCAD
ePLAN
EtherCAT
PLC
C
C++
LabVIEW

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