Electrical Engineer - R&D

Socket.dev; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Gym on site

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual bonus

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Wagstaff is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in power, electronics, and embedded systems. You will work across hardware and software domains, including PLC programming, SCADA, and automation for aluminum casting equipment.

You will lead design, testing, and commissioning activities, travel to customer sites, and support product development from R&D to production. This is a growth-focused, onsite role with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong background in power/electronics design and embedded systems.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission equipment at customer plants.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLC/SCADA software (Ladder Logic, Python, FactoryTalk, Studio 5000, TI A Portal, SQL, iFix, Ignition).
• Design and troubleshoot electrical control panels and embedded circuits.
• Provide training and technical service to customers.
• Contribute to product development and migration from R&D to production.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Embedded systems

PLC programming

SCADA software

Python

C

C++

Ladder Logic

Industrial automation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ladder Logic

FactoryTalk

Studio 5000

TIA Portal

Ignition

Ge iFix

SQL

C

C++

Python

Job description

Description

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

A successful candidate for this role should have core electrical and electronics engineering knowledge and be capable of working in both hardware and software-related roles. Successful candidates will enjoy a challenging role with a wide variety of work responsibilities and many learning opportunities. Successful candidate will be self-motivated, hard working and enjoy continuously learning new skills. This rare and exciting R&D Electrical Engineering role includes a wide variety of work responsibilities in the following areas:

Core Electrical Engineering principles:

• Power system design
• Electronics design
• Embedded systems design
• Machine/Product R&D
• Industrial equipment automation
• Programming

Industrial Automation PLC and Scada control systems:

• Machine Commissioning / International travel required
• Machine PLC Programming – Ladder Logic software development
• Scada and HMI software development
• Automation systems hardware and software development
• Automation control system and control panel design
• NEC compliant Industrial low voltage power distribution design

Embedded systems and electronics:

• Analog and digital electronic circuits design
• PCB design and layout
• C/C++/python firmware development for microcontroller based

New product design:

• Experiment design and setup
• Innovative problem solving
• Project management / Facilitate transition from R&D to Production
• Project electrical lead
• Become technical expert
• Follow product full lifecycle concept to production release

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Pay: $80,000 - $115,000 salary *depending on experience

Travel Pay: Additional pay premium per each travel day

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Benefits

1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day

8 paid non-working holidays

Monthly, site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

Tuition Reimbursement

To review our full benefits summary, please visit https://www.wagstaff.com/Wagstaff/Careers.htm

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Primary Job Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning of equipment in customer plants in coordination with the Automated Systems Group and Mechanical Engineering
• Successfully complete job-specific training on various topics
• Gain proficiency in and configure, troubleshoot, and commission, PLC, and SCADA automation software for various industrial machine controls including, Ladder Logic, Python, Factory Talk, Studio 5000, TIA Portal, SQL, Ge iFix, Ignition, C, C++
• Design, install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair various, electrical control panels, process instruments, VFD’s, servos, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems for industrial automation equipment control systems.
• Design, build and troubleshoot digital and analog electronic circuits and embedded systems
• Gain detailed technical understanding of casting equipment and processes controls to become a support resource and subject matter expert
• Provide Technical Service to customers in response to emergency calls or service requests in troubleshooting and repair
• ·Provide training to customer personnel in PLC based automation system operation and maintenance in conjunction with commissioning or in response to independent requests or requirements
• Participate in product development activities
• Participate in research activities related to aluminum casting technologies
• Assist in the preparation of PLC and SCADA packages for projects in coordination with Project Managers and other engineers involved in the commissioning process
• Attend Engineering Design Review meetings at customer sites
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

General Characteristics

• Acquires basic knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area
• Applies prescribed and/or standard techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasksExercises limited judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work
• Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

General Technical Responsibilities

• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process of standard complexity
• Performs standard computations or analysis
• Prepares Drawings

Leadership Skills

• Assign tasks to and coordinates with Designers. Coordinates with other departments as necessary

Direction Received

• Receives close supervision on unusual or difficult problems, and general review of all aspects of work

Communication Skills

• Academic oral and technical writing skills
• Attends Customer project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments. May occasionally lead the meetings

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job on Wagstaff premises, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, well-ventilated, climate-controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate.

This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor, and the use of job-appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud.

This job may also require occasional or more frequent travel to and work at customer sites. While at customer sites, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a construction and/or manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with customer managers/employees may be necessary before entering the customer site, and the use of job-appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required at customer sites. The noise level at customer sites is often loud.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

U.S. Work Authorization is required; Sponsorships are not being offered for this position.

Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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