Position Description:

This is truly a unique opportunity to join a established and growing automation organization located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Provide leadership and contribute to all facets of Electrical Engineering from R&D, Applications, Design, Component/Vendor Review, Compliance and Final Acceptance.

Principal Electrical Engineer, under the general direction of Director of Engineering, is responsible for the complete design cycle ownership of precision automation equipment. This responsibility includes coordinating various projects within planned time schedule to machine designs and detailed drawings for customer orders.

Principal Electrical Engineer must be able to interpret complex engineering specifications and apply those specifications to the design of components and sub-assemblies using sound design principles, creative and independent judgment, and generate accurate detailed drawings and BOMs. These drawings and documents will be generated using AutoCAD and SolidWorks and completed in a manner consistent with Kinematic Automation standards, policy and procedure. Must be able to develop documentation and collaborate with Mechanical and Controls Engineering as required to develop complete systems. Additional responsibilities include supporting existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.

This position will require the ability to effectively communicate with key internal and external stakeholders, customers, manufacturing staff and vendors to gather and disseminate necessary information related to projects. Principal Electrical Engineer will be required to research, select and requisition commercial parts as well as be responsible for managing their team and to report any adverse progress of the completion of tasks to the Director of Engineering.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of Engineering experience preferably in Automation Industry
• Leadership skills and desire to grow into a management role
• Strong Computer Skills including experience with a CAD tool, preferably SolidWorks Electrical
• Desire to promote core values of integrity, respect, quality and commitment