Hypertherm

Hypertherm

Senior Electrical Automation Manufacturing Process Engineer

Kent, WA, USA · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$91k-$152kDetected 34 days ago
Process ImprovementHRISElectrical EngineeringProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • Senior Electrical Automation Manufacturing Process Engineer Are you passionate about electrical and automation engineering?
  • Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume production environments?
  • Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Electrical Automation Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enabling and supporting our team by leading the design, implementation, and validation of electrical systems and engineered solutions.
  • You will collaborate closely with design engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure products are manufacturable and compliant with regulatory standards.
  • Design and document electrical circuits, schematics, and BOMs-from simple to moderately complex.
  • Work closely with design engineers to make sure products are easy to build and meet all necessary regulations.
  • Take the lead on building test fixtures and creating validation protocols for both subassemblies and final products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ year's experience in industrial automation, OEM machinery, or plant controls.
  • Demonstrated experience with control panel assembly, troubleshooting, and live electrical work in hazardous voltage environments.
  • Train production teams on best practices for electrical assembly, troubleshoot tricky systems, and mentor QEW (Qualified Electrical Workers) trainees to grow internal expertise.

Nice to have

  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (UL 508A, NFPA 70E/79, CE, ISO 9001).

Skills

  • Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, SMED, and structured problem-solving (e.g., 8D, DMAIC).
  • Travel: Minimal
  • Besides our incredible culture, some of the benefits you can expect with a career at Hypertherm Associates:
  • Global, 100% employee-owned company
  • Profit-Sharing
  • Employee Stock Ownership
  • Five days/year Community Service Time
  • Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
  • Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy

Compensation

  • Global, 100% employee-owned company
  • Five days/year Community Service Time
  • Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
  • Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy
  • $90,901.00-$151,503.00 Annual This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.

Company info

  • At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment.
  • If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply.
  • You'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.

Equal opportunity

  • Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

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