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Hypertherm Associates · 11 hours ago

Senior Electrical Automation Manufacturing Process Engineer

Kent, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$101K/yr - $169K/yr

5+ years exp

Hypertherm Associates is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their dynamic team and help shape the future of their manufacturing operations. The role involves leading the design, implementation, and validation of electrical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with regulatory standards.

Consumer GoodsIndustrial DesignIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSoftware

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design & Integration: 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. Help bring smart, efficient solutions into our production and testing setups

Testing & Validation: Take the lead on building test fixtures and creating validation protocols for both subassemblies and final products. Run test plans to confirm reliability and compliance, dig into the data to spot issues, and support pre-shipment NRTL evaluations

Manufacturing & Quality Support: Share DFMA insights during prototyping and new product introductions to improve buildability and cut costs. Train production teams on best practices for electrical assembly, troubleshoot tricky systems, and mentor QEW (Qualified Electrical Workers) trainees to grow internal expertise. Support production manufacturing by providing troubleshooting expertise and ability to safely get back to normal condition by enabling Qualified Electrical Workers guidelines

Safety & Compliance: Make sure everything we design and build meets key safety and regulatory standards like NFPA 70E, ANSI B11, IPC-A-610, UL 508A, CE, ISO 9001, and more. Help improve safety through smart design, process controls, and hands-on training. Keep documentation up to date and manage ECOs

Project Leadership & Problem Solving: Lead projects from idea to execution—handling timelines, budgets, and resources. Tackle quality issues head-on with root cause analysis and corrective actions that make a lasting impact

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringIndustrial Automation2D CAD Tools3D CAD ToolsControl Panel AssemblyRegulatory FrameworksSix Sigma CertificationLean ManufacturingProblem SolvingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ year's experience in industrial automation, OEM machinery, or plant controls

Proficient with 2D CAD tools (AutoCAD, DraftSight); 3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Demonstrated experience with control panel assembly, troubleshooting, and live electrical work in hazardous voltage environments

Familiarity with MES systems, data acquisition, and quality monitoring tools

Preferred

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

Familiar with the application electro-mechanical technologies: industrial control panels, power cable terminations, communication and control cable assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, servo drives, VFDs

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, SMED, and structured problem-solving (e.g., 8D, DMAIC)

Hands-on experience building panels, guards, and tooling without technician support

Benefits

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

Company

Hypertherm Associates

Hypertherm Associates is an industrial manufacturing firm that offers industrial cutting products and software and OMAX waterjet systems.

Founded in 1968

Hanover, New Hampshire, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hyperthermassociates.com

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