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Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Rancho Dominguez, CA (Onsite)
Company: TRAK Machine Tools (Southwestern Industries)
Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000, depending on experience
Experience Level: 7 Years
Website: www.southwesternindustries.com
About Us
TRAK Machine Tools, a division of Southwestern Industries, is a leader in CNC machines and controls for the toolroom market. Founded in 1951, we design and manufacture advanced CNC controls and machine systems at our facilities in Rancho Dominguez, CA, and Henderson, NV.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the development of our next-generation CNC control system. This is a hands-on engineering position focused on electrical design, PCB development, machine integration, and advanced troubleshooting.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical systems for CNC machine tool controls and Windows-based platforms
- Create circuit designs, schematics, and PCB layouts for production electronics
- Design electrical cabinets and schematics
- Select electrical and electronic components. Identify second sources
- Design cable and wire assemblies
- Integrate EtherCAT-based motion control systems for axis, spindle motors, and distributed I/O
- Troubleshoot complex machine/control issues across electrical, electronic, software, and mechanical domains.
- Work with customer service to troubleshoot current and legacy machines and controls
- Design and build test equipment for validating production control hardware
- Use AI-assisted tools to improve engineering productivity and debugging efficiency
- Work with Electrical Inspectors for UL and NFPA conformity
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- 7 years of professional experience in electrical engineering or industrial control systems
- Strong circuit design, PCB development, and hardware debugging skills
- Experience with Altium or Orcad PCB software
- Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and electronic test tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of CNC motion control systems (motors, encoders, servo drives)
- Experience with Solidworks or Autocad Electrical Software
- Experience with EtherCAT motion control networks
- Familiarity with spindle and axis drive integration and Delta and Yaskawa software
- Software development background (C/C , embedded systems, PLCs)
- Experience in robotics/automation systems
- Work with Electrical Inspectors for UL and NFPA conformity
Why Join Us?
At TRAK Machine Tools, you’ll work on cutting-edge CNC control systems that directly impact modern manufacturing. We offer competitive compensation, health and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000