Automation Engineer - TS
As an employee of Wagstaff, you’ll enjoy:
FREE medical/dental/vision benefits
- Paid non-working holidays
- Monthly, site-wide BBQs
- 8% retirement match
- Annual bonuses
- 1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day
- Family friendly, company-wide events
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Pay: $85,000+ per year, depending on experience, plus travel pay
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 (terms & conditions apply)
Job Summary
Apply electrical and/or computer engineering knowledge to the unique set of technical circumstances at each customer location while commissioning and supporting the operation of Wagstaff-supplied equipment. International and domestic travel is required.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Perform installation and commissioning of equipment in customer plants in coordination with the Automated Systems Group and Mechanical Engineering
- 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
- Perform hardware and software testing
- Participate in product development activities
- Participate in research activities related to aluminum casting technologies
- Abide by company policies
- 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
- Periodic domestic and international travel required depending upon customer and company business needs
- In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
- Other duties as assigned
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 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 use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required at customer sites. The noise level at customer sites is often loud.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineer with electrical aptitude or equivalent experience required
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
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 tasks
- Exercises 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
- Assigns tasks to and coordinates with designers
- Coordinates with departments as necessary
Direction Received
- Receives close supervision on unusual or difficult problems
Communication Skills
- Academic oral and technical writing skills
- Attends customer project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignment, May occasionally lead the meetings
Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire.
Wagstaff, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Salary Description
$85,000