Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry Level)

Wagstaff•Spokane Valley, WA

About The Position

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers. The Electrical Engineer 1 applies electrical engineering and automation knowledge to the design, development, and production of Wagstaff automated casting equipment. The role supports projects from defining requirements and preparing customer-approval and production design documents through customer-site startup and commissioning. It serves as a technical contact for customers on electrical engineering and automation issues and contributes to the continual improvement of automated products. The position works with multidisciplinary project teams and other departments, provides technical guidance and consultation, and may assign and coordinate tasks with Designers. It receives close supervision on unusual or difficult problems and general review of other work. Domestic and international travel may be required, and work weeks exceeding 40 hours may be necessary to achieve business objectives. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled office, with regular close computer work and minimal physical exertion. The job may also involve work on the manufacturing shop floor and at customer sites, where exposure to industrial or construction hazards and loud noise is possible. Appropriate personal protective equipment and coordination with site personnel are required in those environments. Employment is contingent on passing a company-paid drug screening and background check.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Academic oral communication and technical writing skills.
Ability to perform close computer work.
Ability to work on the manufacturing shop floor and at customer sites using appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing when required.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position.
Must successfully pass a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with Wagstaff aluminum casting equipment, associated design criteria, and design philosophies.
Participate with project teams to define electrical engineering and automation requirements and planned hours based on the project scope provided by Sales.
Create design documents for customer approval of automation designs and oversee production of equipment design documents in accordance with documented procedures.
Serve as the primary technical contact for customers’ technical personnel on electrical engineering and automation issues through the project, including product startup.
Provide documented technical and analytical evaluations of automation solutions, prioritizing safety, functionality, and cost effectiveness.
Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Train team members in engineering and design for assigned Wagstaff product lines.
Provide technical direction and consultation to other team members.
Design conceptual and detailed PLC-based control systems and related architectures.
Program PLCs for direct chill aluminum casting pits and related device control.
Program and develop SCADA and HMI systems.
Test and troubleshoot hardware and software.
Provide technical support to Wagstaff service personnel and customers to resolve issues involving Wagstaff-provided automation systems.
Perform design reviews and post-commissioning reviews to support continual improvement of automated products.
Keep equipment and the work area clean and orderly.
Abide by company policies.
Commission automated casting systems at customer sites.
Travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Work weeks in excess of 40 hours when required to achieve business objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.