Automation Specialist - TS
Automation Specialist - TS
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$ 65000 - 85000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.
Pay: $65000 - $85000 depending on experience. Expected pay is $78000 plus travel pay.
Sign-On Bonus: $5000 (terms & conditions apply)
As an employee of Wagstaff youll enjoy:
Paid non-working holidays
Monthly site-wide BBQs
Up to 8% retirement contribution
Annual bonus program
1200 Sqft onsite gym accessible 24/hrs a day
Family-friendly company-wide events
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Apply electrical knowledge to the unique set of technical circumstances at each customer location while commissioning and supporting the operation of Wagstaff supplied equipment. Substantial 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
- 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
- Associates in Applied Science degree in Electrical Maintenance and Automation Electronics Engineering or related program required or substitution of equivalent experience
- 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
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.
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.
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.
PM22
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
