Industrial Controls Engineer

RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV.

Position Summary

The Industrial Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of control enclosures for multiple machine systems. Responsible for researching and integrating effective control systems based on industry standards, safety requirements, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engineer to support project design scope.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Cross Departmental Stake Holders to ensure project completion within a given timeline.
• Design, develop, and maintain electrical schematics for control boxes and high voltage enclosures as well as power distribution architecture for energy storage systems.
• Support and design circuits with voltage and power systems such as:
  • DC voltage: >1000VDC,
  • 3 phase voltage: 480VAC
  • Single phase low voltage control: 120VAC.
• Evaluate, analyze, and select electrical components.
• Assist other engineers with designing power systems integration.
• Establish compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Assist with the electrical power system documentation including system configuration, equipment ratings and settings.
• May support circuit and system measurements and help write reports relating to: EMF, electrical load, voltage, and power quality projects.
• Provide analytical support and direction for the Electrical Engineering and Test Engineering teams.
• Support manufacturing engineering with electrical production questions. Provide electrical engineering support to field service technicians.
• Travel to customer sites to provide engineering support.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent schematic/layout tools.
• Proficient with electrical component selection.
• Completed (designed/built/tested) electric power systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in electrical engineering with emphasis in power system design and management.
• Design and integrate power connections for marine application.
• Experience in marine power design and integration.
• 5+ years in working experience in marine power design.
• 5+ years of power system design.
• 5+ years of electrical schematic design.
• 5+ years’ experience designing hardware testing systems for production.
• 5+ years’ experience with first article design and testing.

Physical Requirements

1. This position is regularly exposed to the following conditions:

• Manufacturing, warehouse and office environment.
• While working near moving equipment, mechanical parts and lift trucks; must have the ability to follow safe operating procedures.
• May be exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.

2. Must have the following physical abilities:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table as well as machine tools or printers.

Compensation

$120,000-$130,000

Equal Opportunity

RIX Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).