Electrical Engineer; CNC laser machines

Description

Acara Solutions has been providing advanced manufacturing firms across the U.S. with our engineering and professional staffing services for over 65 years. Our laser machine tool manufacturing client is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their organization. The salary range target is $100K - $130K, but they can go higher for a more senior engineer. This is an onsite position in Scottsdale, AZ.

This is a full engineering lifecycle position. Hands‑on experience with devices and troubleshooting is a must. Laser systems design experience required.

The Electrical Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, and support of complex multi‑axis CNC laser systems. Responsibilities will include creating electrical layouts and design specifications, selecting appropriate components, and applying engineering analysis to ensure optimal performance. The role also involves hands‑on tasks such as wiring, cable routing, and troubleshooting electrical systems.

This position requires close collaboration with mechanical engineers during system design and with software engineers during system integration and debugging. The engineer will contribute to all phases of the project, including design, fabrication, testing, and ongoing electrical/electronic support.

• Responsible for the complete electrical design and manufacturing of complex multi‑axis CNC laser systems equipment, including subassemblies, and individual components.
• Collaborate directly with team to understand and develop system's electrical and electronic requirements, communicate status, and identify and resolve issues related to a variety of systems' electrical problems.
• Develop digital and analog signal design and control, cable harness layout, and hardware safety interlock design.
• Responsible for specifying and selecting components for the design of electrical control of motion, temperature, and signals.
• Specify and design or modify electrical/electronic engineering assemblies, layouts/schematics, and/or detailed drawings/specifications as required by system.
• Prepare documentation for release such as schematic diagrams, test procedures, theory of operation, BOM, instruction manuals and related information.

Required Skills /

Qualifications:

BSEE or BSEET is highly preferred. They may consider a candidate with an Associate's degree with considerable laser systems design experience.

Min 3 years of electrical engineering experience designing laser systems including schematics and panel layouts. Including:

• Knowledge of power design standards and troubleshooting for component level and system engineering
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and software engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of electrical safety requirements and codes

Min 1 year of experience in the majority of the following: control system design, prototyping, troubleshooting electronics, AC/DC sub‑system power distribution, grounding power electronics and control, and digital circuitry, robotics, delivery systems; motor controls, linear and rotational motion controls.

Knowledge of computer‑based control systems, PLC based systems, Ethernet, Modbus, and serial communication protocols

Min 1 year with Autocad Electrical

Preferred:

• Complex multi axes CNC laser systems design experience
• Experience with laser systems or lasers (Fiber, Picosecond, Femtosecond, etc.)
• Programming experience in C, C#, G-Code
• Knowledge in PID control

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.