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Electrical Engineer Two Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA (NOW HIRING)

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent academic or professional experience. 2+ years of ML engineering experience building and maintaining training ...

... 1-2 expertise subsets of the following fields are required: optics, physics, electrical engineering, optical components (lens, film, thin film coating etc), image processing, machine learning ...

Robotics Engineering Lead

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

No two deployments are the same, and you will see your work directly improve throughput, quality ... D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related ...

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Senior Project Engineer

CA · Remote

$101K - $132K/yr

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Automation, or related field (or equivalent work ... Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible ...

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Robotics Engineering Lead

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

No two deployments are the same, and you will see your work directly improve throughput, quality ... D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related ...

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... * 2+ years of software development experience, ideally within the automotive, aerospace or a ... Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering What we offer: * Competitive compensation package ...

Lead a team of Building Maintenance Tech I and II to complete tasks as assigned by the Computerized ... Perform HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting projects * Oversee all 3rd party ...

Lead a team of Building Maintenance Tech I and II to complete tasks as assigned by the Computerized ... Perform HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting projects * Oversee all 3rd party ...

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How much do electrical engineer two jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for electrical engineer two in Santa Rosa, CA is $121,459.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,700.00 and $144,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Electrical Engineer Two vs Electrical Engineer Three?

AspectElectrical Engineer TwoElectrical Engineer Three
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; some roles may require PE licenseBachelor's degree; often preferred to have PE license or advanced certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and troubleshooting in labs or on-site projectsMore complex project involvement, leadership in small teams, and oversight
Employer & Industry UsageUtilities, manufacturing, consulting firmsSimilar industries, with increased responsibilities
Common Search & ComparisonElectrical Engineer TwoElectrical Engineer Three

Electrical Engineer Two typically handles design and testing tasks with foundational responsibilities, while Electrical Engineer Three takes on more complex projects and may lead small teams. The progression reflects increased experience, certifications, and project scope within the same industry.

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Infographic showing various Electrical Engineer Two job openings in Santa Rosa, CA as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,459 per year, or $58.4 per hour.

Senior Automation/Controls Engineer

Santa Rosa, CA • On-site

Viavi Solutions
Telecommunications • 1 - 5K employees

$106K - $139K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.
We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Role

VIAVI Solutions manufactures advanced optical thin-film and pigment coating products across a 24/7 production environment in Santa Rosa, CA, with additional sites in China and Arizona. This Controls Engineer position balances two priorities: keeping automation running in an active manufacturing operation, and leading new capital project work - machine installations, system upgrades, and next-generation automation platforms. For the right candidate, this role has a clear path into engineering leadership and management of VIAVI's Automation Controls group.

Manufacturing Support

  • Resolve PLC/HMI faults rapidly to restore production

  • Support planned maintenance windows and change deployments

  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions

  • Improve control logic, alarming, and system reliability

  • Partner closely with maintenance and operations teams

🔧 New Capital Projects

  • Own automation scope on new machine installations

  • Define PLC/HMI/network architecture for new systems

  • Manage vendors, FAT/SAT, and project documentation

  • Commission and validate systems into Operations

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain PLC and HMI systems for manufacturing equipment

  • Commission new automation hardware and software; integrate with existing infrastructure

  • Configure and commission motor drives, motion systems, and closed-loop control systems

  • Design and administer SQL databases; manage industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet/IP, OPC)

  • Maintain source control, documentation, and change records for all control system work

  • Lead or contribute to capital project scoping, scheduling, and execution

  • Mentor junior engineers; collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams

  • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills aligned with future management growth

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation, or equivalent experience

  • 5+ years in industrial controls/automation in a manufacturing environment

  • PLC programming: Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal or Mitsubishi GX Developer

  • Experience supporting automation in 24/7 or continuous production environments

  • Programming with Visual Studio, C#

  • End-to-end ownership of capital project automation scope

  • HMI development, industrial networking, SQL databases, source code management

  • Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs

  • Excellent communication skills; occasional international travel required

Preferred Skills

  • Allen-Bradley / Rockwell or Honeywell PLC platforms

  • LabVIEW, Wonderware System Platform, Oracle, Linux, Windows administration

  • Vision systems, vacuum coating processes, optics knowledge

  • Prior team-lead experience

Leadership & Management Growth Path - High performers will have the opportunity to eventually lead the Controls team technically and move into formal management of VIAVI's Automation Controls Engineering group. Growth is supported through stretch assignments, leadership visibility, and formal development planning.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Job Posting Pay Range:

134,400

to

249,600

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.