UNION · 2 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Carrollton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $232K/yr
10+ years expUnion Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a unique Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model. The Senior Electrical Engineer will design and improve the electrical-controls backbone of next-generation manufacturing lines, overseeing system architecture from concept to commissioning while ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Define the multi‑year controls roadmap—hardware standards, network topologies, and safety objectives—aligned with business growth
Establish best‑practice design guidelines for panels, wiring, and device selection
Lead the electrical design of robotic cells, automated test rigs, and high‑speed material‑handling equipment
Produce single‑line diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs; oversee contractor and vendor deliverables
Select PLCs, safety relays/PLCs, drives, vision systems, and field instrumentation
Coordinate cross‑functional teams to bring new lines from dry‑fit through full‑rate production
Plan and execute FAT/SAT, system validation, and hand‑off to operations
Troubleshoot controls and power issues to ensure seamless ramp‑up
Collaborate with OT/IT teams to ensure reliable network communication (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA) and accurate data capture for OEE and predictive‑maintenance dashboards
Manage $1 M–$10 M automation projects: scope, schedule, budget, and risk
Present project status and KPIs to executive leadership and stakeholders
Own electrical and functional‑safety standards—NFPA 70/70E, ISO 13849, IEC 62061—and perform risk assessments and validations
Ensure UL / CE and ANSI/RIA compliance for all automated equipment
Drive OEE gains by identifying cycle‑time constraints, power‑quality issues, and reliability gaps
Implement energy‑efficiency and condition‑monitoring initiatives
Guide a team of engineers and technicians; review designs, share best practices, and foster a culture of disciplined engineering
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering (M.S. a plus)
10+ years in industrial automation / controls, with 5+ years leading complex projects
Demonstrated success delivering multiple high-throughput automation cells or lines—from concept through sustained production
Strong knowledge of PLC/HMI hardware families, robotics platforms (Fanuc preferred), industrial networks, and functional-safety standards
Proven ability to translate technical issues into clear business impact for executive stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments (ITAR, AS9100)
Familiarity with collaborative robots, AMRs/AGVs, machine-vision inspection, or edge-analytics solutions
PMP or Six Sigma certification and experience with Lean manufacturing principles
Company
UNION
For nearly a century, our National Security industrial base has been stagnant, plagued by a lack of innovation and widespread sophistication.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase