Sr. Advanced Electrical Engineer - Controls & Test Automation

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Advanced Electrical Engineer with strong experience in PLC programming, LabVIEW, and automated test systems . This role is ideal for someone who can independently architect and develop controls systems, write PLC programs from scratch, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and test PLC programs for new and existing equipment.
• Write and develop PLC code from scratch using function blocks, Add-On Instructions, and structured programming practices.
• Define controls system requirements and develop detailed functional specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and modify LabVIEW-based test and control systems .
• Lead implementation and testing of new control and test systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC code, electrical systems, mechanical systems, sensors, and test equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and implement solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of PLC programming experience across multiple hardware platforms.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Emerson, and/or Phoenix Contact preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to architect and write PLC programs from scratch .
• Experience using function blocks or Add-On Instructions with an object-oriented programming approach.
• 6+ years of LabVIEW experience.
• Experience with NI VeriStand, Python, and .NET .
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction in a cross-functional environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to contractual requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Git or Teamcenter
• SQL and database development
• DAQs, sensors, oscilloscopes, multimeters, pressure scanners, and other test equipment
• DEWEsoft or similar data acquisition/test systems
• Experience developing automated test systems
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring junior engineers

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.

Company Description

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.