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Electrical Engineer - Automation

Janicki
Sedro Woolley, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026
Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Electrical Engineer to join our growing team.

This position is located on-site in Sedro Woolley, Washington State.

Position Description

As a Electrical Engineer on the Automation team, you will take full ownership of the electrical design, power distribution, and control systems for multi-million-dollar custom machines and tooling projects. This is often a hands-on design/build role where you will see your panels and systems come to life on our shop floor to facilitate the most demanding aerospace programs in the world.

The following essential job functions are performed as an Electrical Engineer:

  • Lead electrical design of industrial control panels (UL508A), power distribution, and instrumentation systems
  • Create complete electrical schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and documentation using ePlan
  • Design multi-axis servo systems, motion control architecture, and high-performance drive systems
  • Specify and integrate energy chains, cabling, safety systems, and field instrumentation
  • Serve as electrical project/technical lead on $5M-$10M custom machine builds
  • Collaborate daily with mechanical engineers, software/controls engineers, machinists, and assembly technicians
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices across the team
  • Support build, debug, FAT, and installation/commissioning phases
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.


Education/Experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited, competitive university
  • 5 years of relevant engineering experience in automation, robotics, or custom machine design
  • Direct, hands-on experience designing UL508A industrial control panels
  • Proficiency with ePlan P8 (or AutoCAD Electrical, SOLIDWORKS Electrical, etc.)
  • Proven track record designing multi-axis servo and motion control systems
  • Demonstrated project management or technical leadership on capital equipment projects in the $5M-$10M range
  • Experience with energy chain (cable carrier) design and routing in large moving structures
  • Strong working knowledge of machine-tool or aerospace equipment electrical systems
  • Excellent cross-discipline communicator who thrives in integrated ME/EE/SW environments
  • Bias for action, fast-paced execution, and the ability to self-manage multiple projects


Additional Information

  • Salary range for this role is between $80,000 - $135,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities


Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
  • Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Several shift options
  • Premium pay for off-shifts


Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

Salary : $80,000 - $135,000

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