Electrical Controls Engineer

Electrical Controls Engineer

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Our applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power, and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5B USD annual revenue, 8000+ employees worldwide, and are publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview

This role focuses on developing and delivering control engineering solutions for our industrial gas product lines, including design, documentation, and integration of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop Controls Engineering quotes and proposals based on customer project needs
• Create Functional Specification documentation
• Design Controls Engineering drawings, including electrical schematics, control panel and junction box layouts, outline drawings, component details, network communication drawings
• Select component parts and materials, and create Bills of Materials for procurement
• Test and troubleshoot panels and control systems
• Program PLC systems (Factory Talk View Studio), HMI systems (Panelview, Factory Talk View SE), Historian systems (Factory Talk Historian)
• Work with customers to integrate controls solutions into their systems
• Travel to customer sites for field startup and integration of controls systems

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in Electrical Engineering
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical engineering with similar responsibilities
• Allen‑Bradley PLC and HMI experience required
• AutoCAD experience required (electrical schematics, control panel layouts)
• Experience with control component selection and panel design (panel sizing, fuse/breaker selection, PLC component sizing)
• Experience starting up control panels and control systems
• Problem‑solving skills and customer support experience
• VFD drive experience
• Electrical code knowledge
• Ability to travel worldwide
• Experience with fueling systems preferred but not required

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

Requires regular talking or hearing, good close vision, ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and occasionally bend or stand on a stool.

Other Duties

Job duties may change over time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. Nikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Seniority Level
:
Mid–Senior level

Employment Type
:
Full‑time

Job Function
:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries
:
Oil and Gas

Location
:
Carlsbad, CA