About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a manufacturing company (industrial equipment for aluminum production).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Summary

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join their automation and controls team designing industrial equipment for aluminum producers. This is a hands-on role focused on PLC/SCADA/HMI systems, electrical design documentation, and commissioning. The position is based in Veradale, WA (on-site with periodic domestic and occasional international travel).

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What You’ll Do

Apply electrical engineering and automation knowledge to support the design, development, production, and commissioning of automated casting equipment.

• Become familiar with Confidential Client’s aluminum casting equipment, design criteria, and engineering philosophies
• Work on project teams to define electrical/automation requirements and estimate engineering hours
• Produce electrical design documents for customer approvals and for production use
• Serve as technical contact for electrical and automation issues through start-up and commissioning
• Design PLC-based control systems and related architectures
• Program PLCs and develop SCADA/HMI applications
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot hardware and software on benches and customer sites
• Provide technical direction and support to service teams and customers
• Conduct design reviews and post-commissioning reviews for continuous improvement
• Train and mentor junior designers or technicians as assigned
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow company policies
• Travel domestically and internationally as required for commissioning and support
• Work extended hours when necessary to meet project deliverables

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Familiarity with PLC programming and control system architecture
• Understanding of SCADA/HMI development and industrial networking concepts
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel for commissioning and customer support
• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this position

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Preferred / Good-to-Have

• Experience or coursework with industrial automation in manufacturing environments
• Experience creating electrical schematics and panel layout drawings
• Practical exposure to commissioning machinery or field start-ups
• Knowledge of safety standards and best practices for manufacturing/production equipment
• Hands-on troubleshooting and hardware testing experience

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $80,000 - $110,000 per year (dependent on experience)
• Paid non-working holidays
• Up to 8% retirement contribution
• Annual bonus program
• On-site gym access and regular company events
• Additional benefits as per the client’s benefits summary

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Working Environment & Safety

Work is primarily in an office environment with regular close computer work. Periodic work on the manufacturing shop floor and at customer sites may expose you to loud noise, fumes/particles, moving equipment, and chemicals. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and coordination with shop/customer managers are required when on the shop floor or at customer locations.

Employment is contingent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screen and background check.

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Keywords & Skills (high-value for applicants / SEO)

• Electrical Engineer (Entry Level)
• PLC programming
• SCADA / HMI development
• Industrial automation
• Controls engineering
• Veradale, WA

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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