Electrical Engineer
Sacramento, California
$110-$120k + bonus
Factory build out/refit
Key Responsibilities
- Support electrical installation and commissioning activities across the new manufacturing facility
- Coordinate with contractors, equipment suppliers, and project teams during the factory build-out phase
- Ensure electrical systems are installed in compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and control system issues during commissioning and start-up
- Support PLC-controlled production equipment, utilities, and site infrastructure
- Review electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
- Assist in developing preventive maintenance programs and engineering standards
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability, efficiency, and uptime
- Support factory expansions, upgrades, and capital projects
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline
- Experience within a manufacturing, food & beverage, FMCG, consumer products, pharmaceutical, chemical, or similarly regulated industrial environment
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, power distribution, and control systems
- Experience supporting automated production equipment and commissioning activities
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial automation systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges
- Comfortable working on-site within a factory environment
Desirable Experience
- New factory construction, expansion, or major capital project experience
- Food & beverage manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar automation platforms
- Experience managing contractors and external engineering partners
