LightPath Technologies · 5 hours ago
Electrical and Controls Engineer
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLightPath Technologies is focused on infrared lens manufacturing and R&D, and they are seeking an Electrical/Controls Engineer to design and sustain electrical and control systems for custom manufacturing equipment. The role involves working closely with various engineering teams to deliver reliable automation solutions and requires expertise in control system architecture and integration.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design electrical and controls architectures for custom manufacturing and metrology equipment, including motion control, temperature control, interlocks, and safety systems
Develop control systems for multi-axis motion platforms using servo drives, encoders, and linear or rotary motors
Design and implement temperature control systems for heaters, ovens, thermal plates, and environmental control subsystems, including sensor selection, control loops, and safety limits
Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of material for custom equipment
Select and integrate PLCs, motion controllers, power supplies, sensors, and fieldbus networks (e.g., EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, CAN)
Program and debug control software using PLC environments, motion controller platforms, and/or industrial PCs, as appropriate
Integrate sensor output into SQL database repository
Support integration and technical oversight of third-party automation and camera calibration systems, including review of electrical designs, control architectures, and software interfaces
Troubleshoot electrical, motion, and control system issues during development, commissioning, and production use
Participate in system bring-up, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and validation activities
Document control system architectures, operating modes, and maintenance procedures
Collaborate with mechanical and systems engineers to ensure control system designs meet performance, precision, and reliability requirements
Support continuous improvement of existing tools and systems deployed in production and R&D
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience designing and implementing industrial control systems for custom equipment or automation
Hands-on experience with motion control systems, including servo drives, encoders, and multi-axis coordination
Experience interfacing to SQL databases
Experience designing temperature control systems using PID or advanced control techniques
Experience creating electrical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
Must be authorized to work and reside in the US and must be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government to conform with but not limited to U.S. export control regulations (ITAR)
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience with precision manufacturing equipment, metrology systems, or optical instrumentation
Familiarity with industrial safety standards, machine interlocks, and risk mitigation
Experience with vision systems or camera-based calibration and measurement platforms
Experience integrating control systems with higher-level software (Python, LabVIEW, C#, or similar)
Background in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality systems
Company
LightPath Technologies
LightPath is committed to delivering the highest quality, most reliable optical components and assemblies to its customers.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$103.75M2025-12-12Post Ipo Equity· $60M
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $8M
2025-03-05Post Ipo Equity· $32.2M
Leadership Team
Sam Rubin
Chief Executive Officer
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Stephen Mielke
Vice President of Engineering
Recent News
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