Electrical Engineer, Industrial Automation & Controls

WAGSTAFF INC

Spokane Valley (WA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/7

Family-friendly, company-wide events

Job summary

Wagstaff is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead automation design and project execution at customer sites. You will apply electrical engineering principles to develop innovative control systems and automate processes for Wagstaff equipment.

The role requires extensive PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, and travel to domestic and international customer locations. Strong collaboration with sales, production, and field teams is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
Minimum five years in electrical engineering and design; industrial experience preferred.
Experience with PLC programming, ladder logic, and SCADA/HMI development.
Strong knowledge of power distribution, NEC standards, and automation systems.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Lead or participate in defining electrical engineering and automation requirements.
Create design documents for customer approval and production design.
Conduct design review meetings with customer representatives.
Serve as Wagstaff’s primary technical contact for electrical engineering issues through project start‑up.
Provide documented evaluations for automation solutions prioritizing safety and cost.
Train and consult with team members on Wagstaff product designs and standards.
Design PLC-based control systems and SCADA/HMI architectures; program PLCs.
Test and troubleshoot hardware and software.
Provide technical support to Wagstaff service personnel and customers.