Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 35 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. This position is divided into two classifications: Electrical Engineer 1,2. The compensation pay band includes and is based on level of skills, knowledge, and experience.

Electrical Engineer 1 typically requires 0 to 4 years of relatable engineering experience

Electrical Engineer 2 typically requires 5 to 8 years of relatable engineering experience

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
• 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 tools (i.e. – MATLAB, SIMULINK) preferred
• Familiarity with communication interfaces/protocols: SPI, I2C, Modbus, USB, CAN, RS232, RS422/RS485, Ethernet, EtherCAT
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work effectively with project managers and upper management
• This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity. 

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $85,000 - $120,000.00 annually 

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 35 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 hardware design and development of test solutions for a variety of products and systems, focused primarily on motion control applications.  In addition to motion/motor control, test development responsibilities can include power conversion/control/management, and cyber security systems.  Responsibilities include test-automation for manufacturing test solutions, and test development for requirement verification and product acceptance testing.  Assists in the transition of products from Engineering into Manufacturing.

Test Engineer Hardware 1 typically requires 0 to 4 years of relatable engineering experience

Test Engineer Hardware 2 typically requires 5 to 8 years of relatable engineering experience

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.

• Design and development of test fixtures and tools for product acceptance testing, focusing on test-automation
• Develop and maintain automated tests, fixtures, and test procedures
• Requirement derivation, tracking and verification for test solutions
• Integration and test of test fixtures, completing validation of test hardware prior to release for use in manufacturing
• Support of test activities prior to full-rate production, as needed
• Providing sustaining engineering support for released products through design of specified changes and new features for existing hardware
• May work under technical supervision and/or pre-established guidelines to develop skills and perform project tasks.
• Developing test plans, methods, procedures and documentation for design verification testing (DVT)
• Support of DVT and qualification testing, as needed
• Participate in Trust Automation’s design and development processes, including design reviews
• Assist Program Managers and Trust VPs with project/program planning, including specification of system application solutions, task prioritization, and risk mitigation
• Contribute to project/program success by meeting deliverables on schedule and within budget

Position Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
  • Hardware design experience, using tools like SolidWorks and/or Altium
  • Basic electronics knowledge, familiarity with digital and analog circuits
  • Testing equipment experience (oscilloscope, DVM, function generator, logic analyzer, etc…)
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Practical experience in PCB level component troubleshooting
• Practical experience in electrical system level troubleshooting
• Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP architectures preferred
• Familiarity with communication interfaces/protocols: SPI, I2C, Modbus, USB, CAN, RS232/RS422/RS485, Ethernet, EtherCAT is preferred
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems is preferred
• Familiarity with agile development processes preferred
• Familiarity with mechatronics and embedded system preferred
• Thrives in an innovative, multidisciplinary design team environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work effectively with teammates and management
• This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity. 

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $95,000 - $120,000.00 annually 

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 35 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.  As a senior engineer, technical leadership roles expand and can include R&D activities, mentoring and training, and supporting Business Development and Operations.

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
• 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
  • 10+ years of digital and analog circuit design experience
  • Experience in power electronics design
  • Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium)
  • Experience with electric motors, drive electronics, and power conversion circuits
  • Experience with Microcontroller/Microprocessor based systems
  • Experience with circuit simulation tools (i.e. – PSpice)
  • Capable of technical leadership
• Typically 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 trouble shooting
• 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 tools (i.e. – MATLAB, SIMULINK) preferred
• Familiarity with communication interfaces/protocols: SPI, I2C, Modbus, USB, CAN, RS232, RS422/RS485, Ethernet, EtherCAT
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work effectively with project managers and upper management

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 annually 

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 36 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

Trust Automation’s Paid Internship Program is designed to offer opportunities for students and recent graduates to build their resumes, apply academic knowledge, and network with professionals in their fields of interest while encouraging participants to obtain their educational degree. As a student intern you’ll have the opportunity to take part in meaningful work and real-life projects such as supporting the assembly of initial engineering build cycles to efficiently transition to internal manufacturing and explore future career possibilities. 

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.

Duties and Responsibilities include requirement derivation, design, analysis, simulation, prototype/ production system development, hands-on integration, documentation, and test. 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.

• Assist in Mechanical design and development for Trust Automation products and customer specific applications (actuation systems, power systems, electronics enclosures, mechanisms, fixtures, etc.).
• Contribute to Trust Automation design and development processes, including peer and DFM/DFT/DFA design reviews.
• Assist Managers, VPs and executives with project/program planning, specification of product, system application solutions, task prioritization, and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to technical planning for future product architecture.
• Contribute to the Trust Automation engineering team knowledge base, bringing a fresh perspective on mechanical design and analysis for motion control, power conversion and intelligence technology systems.

Position Requirements

• In the process of obtaining a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar degree and discipline)
• Familiarity of Electric motor types and applications
• Mechanical and electromechanical knowledge in the areas of:
  • Actuators
  • Mechanisms
  • Powertrains
  • Structures
  • Tools
  • Fixture
• Knowledge of engineering materials
• Basic understanding of control system design and system simulation tools (i.e. – MATLAB, SIMULINK)
• Experience and support of Product Data Management and configuration management.
• This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time
• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay for this position - $18.00 - $20.00 hourly

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 35 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 firmware design and development on a variety of products and systems, focused primarily on motion control applications.  In addition to motion/motor control, embedded system design responsibilities can also include power conversion and power control/management applications.  Responsible for system integration and test activities.  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.

Firmware Engineer 1 typically requires 0 to 4 years of relatable engineering experience

Firmware Engineer 2 typically requires 5 to 8 years of relatable engineering experience

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.

• Firmware development for advanced motion control and power generation systems
• Requirement derivation for embedded code development, integration and test
• Control system design and analysis, applied to motion control and power management applications
• Collaboration with the engineering team to advance drive and motor efficiencies
• Contribution to technical planning for future product and/or custom application architecture
• Work under technical supervision and/or pre-established guidelines to develop skills and perform project tasks.
• Participation in Trust Automation’s design and development processes, including design and peer reviews
• Contribute to project success by meeting deliverables 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 and system demonstrations as needed
• Sustainment and improvement of existing hardware/software
  • Interface with customers to document bugs and new features
  • Develop code, test changes, and release updates to customers
  • Create and conduct regression testing prior to release

Position Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
  • Embedded systems/firmware design experience
  • Embedded programming skills in C, C++, and/or assembly
  • Able to read a schematic diagram
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot system and circuit level issues
• Ability to adapt to coding standards, workflows, and peer reviews in order to leverage and enhance existing code base
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Familiarity with communication interfaces/protocols: SPI, I2C, Modbus, USB, CAN, RS232/RS422/RS485, Ethernet, EtherCAT
• Closed-loop control of motor torque, speed, and position experience preferred
• Control system design and analysis experience (i.e. - PID control theory) preferred
• FPGA/Programmable Logic design experience preferred
• Familiarity with agile development processes preferred
• Awareness of the varied functions necessary to design and manufacture advanced products (Mechatronics, Digital and Analog Circuits, Materials, Integration, Documentation, etc…)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work effectively with teammates and management
• This position may be asked to drive for company purposes during the course of employment. If asked and agreed upon, employees must possess a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• May participate in the identity verification process to access secure client or government portals by authorizing certified supplier or customer management platforms to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information, solely to verify your identity. 

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually