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(W2 Contract)- Electrical Test and Automation Engineer

(W2 Contract)- Electrical Test and Automation Engineer

Hybrid

Pomona, United states

$ 48 /hour

Freelance

03-11-2025

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Job Specifications

Trident Consulting, one of the fastest-growing IT staffing and services firms in the nation. We are currently seeking a "Electrical Test and Automation Engineer" for one of our industry leading clients.

Please find additional details about the role below:

Role: Electrical Test and Automation Engineer

Location: Pomona, CA (Hybrid- Wednesday & Thursday)

Duration: W2 Contract

Rate: $40 - 48/hour

Key Responsibilities:

Perform lab testing, demonstrations, and pilot work for advanced technologies.
Focus on micro grids and remote grid systems.
Conduct electrical diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis on lab equipment.
Work with IT/network infrastructure — configuring IP addresses, connecting devices, and ensuring communication between systems.
Read and create schematics/wiring diagrams, including building layouts, relays, and wiring from these diagrams.
Manage instrumentation and data logging, including temperature sensors, current measurements, and configuring logging equipment.
Utilize automation and control software, with familiarity in PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming and logic.

Required Skills & Experience:

Hands-on electrical testing and troubleshooting experience.
Proficiency with schematics and circuit diagrams (both reading and creating).
Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation setup.
Understanding of network communication setup (IP configuration, connectivity checks).
Exposure to automation systems, PLC programming, and control logic.
Strong lab-based engineering and testing background.

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com.

Some of our recent awards include:

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

About the Company

Trident Consulting is a 100% Women and Minority-owned staffing company, headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident shines in filling niche/hard to find technical skills, and our commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients toughest requirements. We are big on Diversity! We truly believe the United States is a land of opportunity and equality, and are committed t... Know more