Electrical Engineer 2 7/9/2026
Trust Automation
| Company | Trust Automation |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | San Luis Obispo |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Trust Automation
Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions. We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications. Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population. Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation. This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.
Job Summary
Responsible for the electrical design and development of a variety of products and systems, focused primarily on motion control applications. In addition to motion/motor control, design responsibilities can include power conversion, power control/management, and a variety of other electronic circuits. Project assignments can cover full product life cycle, including requirement derivation, conceptual design, detailed design, prototyping, integration and test, transition into MFG, and product sustainment.
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
Electrical/electronic design and development for Trust Automation products and customer specific applications
Development of advanced motion control and power generation/conversion systems
Requirement derivation, schematic and PCB design
Design verification through analysis and test
Integration and test of motion control systems, electrical systems and motors
Collaborate with the engineering team to advance drive/motor efficiencies
Perform a variety of complicated tasks, primarily relying on job experience to accomplish projects goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Lead and direct other engineering teammates as needed.
Participate in Trust Automation’s design and development processes, including design reviews
Contribute to project success by meeting design requirements on schedule and within budget
Assist Program Managers and Trust VPs with project/program planning, including specification of system application solutions, task prioritization, and risk mitigation
Assist with customer interaction and perform product/system demonstrations as needed
Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
BS degree in Electrical Engineering
Digital and analog circuit design experience
Experience in power electronics design
Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium)
Self-accountable and able to work with minimal oversight
Typically 5 to 8 years of engineering experience
Experience with electric motors, drive electronics, and power conversion circuits
Experience with Microcontroller/Microprocessor based systems
Experience with circuit simulation tools (i.e. – PSpice)
Practical experience in PCB level component troubleshooting
Practical experience in electrical system level troubleshooting
Experience with closed-loop control of motor torque, speed, and position experience
Control system development experience (i.e. – PID) preferred
Familiarity with system simulation
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