Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Overview

Fives Lund LLC is actively seeking a full-time Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team in Seattle, Washington. At Fives, we are driven by a common calling, to prove that industry can do it. We work together daily to make industry an answer to the major technological, environmental, social and economic challenges of our time. For over 200 years, we’ve invented and designed the solutions and technologies that substantially and sustainably improve everyone’s daily life.

Fives Lund LLC creates unique design-to-build solutions for our customers, providing mechanical and electrical engineering, robotics and controls integration to customers in composite processing, commercial aerospace, and space launch, creating an environment rich with new, exciting opportunities for innovation.

We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer, who has the same desire to prove that industry can do it. This role serves to research, develop, design and oversee the implementation of custom-engineered solutions for exceptional machines. This position analyzes complicated systems and proactively creates solutions to challenging problems.

With you, industry can do it!

• Produces well laid-out, organized, and referenced electrical schematics
• Designs power cabinets, selects components, and sizes conductors for electrical panels
• Programs PLCs, CNCs, and assorted industrial controllers to integrate motors, I/O, HMIs, and other components into functional machinery
• Collaborates with mechanical engineers, purchasing agents, electricians and assembly technicians to build and deliver machines
• Leads code-compliant risk assessments and integrates safety into every stage of the project
• Manages project schedules and bid proposals as needed
• Develops supplier scope of work (SSOW) documents for electrical contractors
• Troubleshoots and debugs industrial automation systems
• Anticipates project needs throughout its lifecycle
• Interacts with customers remotely and at project sites as needed during commissioning and delivery
• Trains/mentors junior engineers

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related subject
• 7 years experience preferred (5 years required)
• AutoCAD Electrical experience a plus
• Experience with servo systems, VFDs, Ethernet networks, PLC and HMI programming
• Design of 480
  
  VAC as well as low-voltage cabinets and distribution systems
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Work with multi-axis synchronized machinery a plus
• PLC programming in Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and/or B&R development suites and other IEC 61131 environments a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to take initiative

If you can analyze complicated systems and proactively anticipate problems, then we are eager to change the world with you!

• Due to the nature of our contracts, only US Persons are eligible for this position.

By becoming part of Fives, you will be joining an international group that will provide you access to numerous opportunities for growth and mobility, in a wide number of fields.

The salary for this position ranges from $114,006-$156,837 annually, depending upon qualifications.

Fives Lund LLC offers a dog-friendly office and comprehensive benefits package to enrich the lives of our employees:

• Fully Employer-paid High Deductible Health Plan for employees and their dependents
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contributions ($500-$1,000 per year)
• Low-cost Dental, Vision & PPO Medical Plan options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Holidays (10 days per year)
• Paid Time Off (Starting at 15 days per year)
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D and Disability Plans (including 6-8 weeks of short-term disability for birthing mothers)
• Paid Parental Leave (3 weeks for adoptive or non-birthing parents)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital,  & Supplemental Life/Disability Plans
• Employee-funded Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Flexibility and work-life balance (including hybrid eligibility - 3 days in office, 2 non-consecutive days from home)

Industry can do it with you!