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About Sava
All the health information we need is within us. Just below the skin. SAVA is redefining the way people interact with their health by developing the most advanced biosensing technology science has to offer, capable of accessing bodily information in a painless, real‑time and affordable way.
The Role
Sava Technologies is hiring a cross‑discipline Electrical/Controls Engineer to join our Automation and Equipment Team. In the role, you will be involved in the design and development of custom automation equipment for manufacturing and R&D. You will design electrical schematics based on hardware selections, program PLCs and robots to achieve the required process sequence, and follow good safety standards.
What You’ll Do
* Support pilot and production line equipment from an electrical and controls aspect.
* Design electrical and control systems with supporting schematics in SolidWorks Electrical.
* Perform hardware selection of equipment control circuits.
* Program PLCs, Safety PLCs and robots.
* Systematically debug electrical issues, identify and rectify them safely.
* Drive the bring‑up of infrastructure and libraries for SolidWorks Electrical.
* Own the documentation around the aspects of equipment design in terms of electrical and controls.
* Support the bring‑up of high volume production equipment from external vendors, providing support with installation, validation and equipment documentation.
* Ensure communication structure for API to PC‑PLC systems in the production line.
* Design, review and commission electrical and control systems.
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in equipment controls/electrical design role.
* Qualified in an Electrical Design Discipline Degree or Controls Engineering Discipline.
* Proficient PLC Programming and HMI Development (Beckhoff/Allen Bradley) & Safety PLC Programming (Pilz/SICK).
* Skilled in Electrical Schematic Design & familiar with design software (SolidWorks Electrical).
* Experienced in Robotic Programming.
* SolidWorks Electrical software infrastructure knowledge.
* Design electrical control systems (mains & low voltage) and develop schematics based on equipment requirements.
* Proficient in electrical/controls hardware selection for equipment design.
* Design machine safety circuits and conduct safety‑related component calculations.
* Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and their implementation.
* Ability to conduct electrical checks.
* Knowledge of electrical standards, codes and safety practices.
* Knowledge of panel layout design requirements.
* Hands‑on engineering experience (panel build, field wiring & debugging).
* Good PLC code structure and adherence to standards.
* Clear technical communication skills.
* Team‑based project experience.
* Time‑management skills.
* Basic knowledge of all areas covered in Equipment Design.
* Knowledge of market brands of hardware.
Bonus Points For
* Experience with equipment in the pharmaceutical industry.
* API integration to equipment PC‑PLC (communication protocols).
* Electrical Design Engineering Degree.
* Experience in programming languages.
Why Sava?
This is a high‑ownership, high‑responsibility role in a company that’s building something complex, meaningful, and fast. The expectations are high, the learning curve steep, and the work is often messy—but the impact is real. We value a team of thoughtful, driven, mission‑aligned people who build something better with urgency and integrity.
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