Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer (with Mechanical Capabilities) Job at Air Liquide, Santa Ana, CA

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  • Air Liquide
  • Santa Ana, CA

Job Description

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace.

Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.

This role is titled System Engineer inside of the Air Liquide organization.

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The electrical design engineer (with mechanical capabilities) will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for turbo-expander and rotating equipment. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of both electrical and instrumentation control systems and some knowledge of mechanical design (piping, valves, process systems), with a focus on creating integrated solutions that meet or exceed company safety standards and comply with local and global engineering guidelines.

The role demands expertise in:

  • Electrical Schematic and Control Panel Designs
  • Electrical instrumentation and control systems
  • SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  • Control panel design
  • Mechanical system design
  • Compliance with industry standards (ASME, API, ANSI, CSA, IEC, NEC)

Design & Documentation

  • Create and review technical drawings:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Control panel designs
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Interface Control Documents (ICD)
  • General Arrangement Drawings (GAD)
  • Develop system assembly drawings, process flow diagrams (PFDs)
  • Size and select system components:
  • Electrical instrumentation
  • Control systems
  • Mechanical equipment (pumps, valves, heat exchangers)
  • Utilize global standards for electrical and mechanical design

Technical & Project Involvement

  • Meet or exceed company safety standards
  • Comply with E&C Global and Local engineering standards
  • Participate in Design Basis and Solution development
  • Attend and contribute to Design Review meetings
  • Conduct Functional Acceptance Tests (F.A.T.)
  • Review client technical documentation and requirements
  • Lead and participate in Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) assessments

Systems Integration & Optimization

  • Ensure instrumentation and control systems are designed in compliance with applicable codes
  • Integrate electrical and mechanical systems for optimal performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues during system commissioning
  • Leverage previous project experiences to improve future designs

Continuous Improvement

  • Stay updated on advancements in:
  • Industry standards
  • Electrical control systems
  • Mechanical design
  • Share best practices and innovative design solutions
  • Contribute to local and global engineering development efforts

Educational Requirements

● B.S in Electrical Engineering (required)

  • M.S in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

  • 3-7 years of experience in:
  • Electrical and Instrumentation Design
  • Rotating Equipment Design
  • Manufacturing Environment
  • Mechanical and Electrical Systems Integration

Proficient in:

  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • LabView
  • Electrical instrumentation expertise
  • Failure and root cause analysis
  • Knowledge of electrical codes (CSA, IEC, NEC)
  • Strong understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
  • Material selection for mechanical and electrical systems

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced systems engineer to work on cutting-edge turbo-expander technologies, contributing to the development of efficient, reliable systems in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $85,000 - $105,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Air Liquide considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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