Wagstaff Incorporated - Spokane, WA
posted about 2 months ago
Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products used in everyday life. The position involves applying electrical engineering and automation knowledge to the design, development, and production of Wagstaff's automated casting equipment. The role requires becoming familiar with Wagstaff's aluminum casting equipment, associated design criteria, and philosophies. The employee will participate with project teams to define the electrical engineering and automation requirements, including planned hours based on the scope provided by Sales. The employee will create the design documents necessary for acquiring customer approval for automation designs and oversee the production of design documents necessary for equipment production, adhering to documented design procedures. As the primary technical contact for customers' technical personnel regarding electrical engineering and automation issues throughout the project, the employee will provide documented technical and analytical evaluations for automation solutions, prioritizing safety, functionality, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the employee will participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, train other team members in support of the required engineering and design for a limited number of Wagstaff product lines, and provide technical direction and consultation to other team members. Responsibilities also include designing conceptual and detailed PLC-based control systems, programming PLCs for direct chill aluminum casting pits, developing SCADA and HMI systems, testing and troubleshooting hardware and software, and providing technical support to Wagstaff service personnel and customers. The role may require periodic domestic and international travel depending on customer and company business needs, and work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required to achieve business objectives.