Electrical Engineer at The STEELASTIC Co. in Kent, WA

The Company

With one of the most diverse product lines in the world, Davis Wire is capable of meeting virtually any wire need. Our broad line and vast production capacity allows us to offer a wide variety of products while delivering the highest quality products available. Every Davis Wire product is backed by the first-class service and support you expect from an industry leader.

Davis Wire is owned by Heico Companies LLC. Since its founding over 40 years ago, The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 78 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These core operations are organized into groups: Applied Solutions Group, Construction Solutions Group, Industrial Technologies Group, and Metal Processing Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

More information about the overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.

The Position

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for maintaining electrical and control system designs for Davis Wire.

Job Description

• Support and service PLCs systems utilized in plant operations ( Siemens, ABB, and others).
• Work with domestic and international suppliers in the design and implementation of machinery used in the steel wire stranding process.
• Develop custom applications that improve operating performances and efficiencies using latest technical designs and systems.
• Develop and implement automation systems and processes where improvements in safety, efficiency and output are recognized.
• Develop and submit capital projects that are in support of the business plan objectives.
• Assist with other maintenance and improvement activities in the factory as needed.
• Collaborate within a cross-functional team environment, communicating project objectives/strategies to both engineering team members and other groups within the organization.
• Define the electrical and control system development strategy for future products.
• Define electrical and control system design goals and create engineering specifications documents that define the system specifications, performance, and capabilities.
• Perform electrical and control system development, component selection, system modeling, BOM generation, risk assessments, and problem diagnostics/resolution.
• Analyze and interpret design specifications, system dynamics, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards and vehicle performance requirements.
• Lead design reviews for electrical and control systems and related components during the development process to ensure designs meet requirements, are cost-effective, manufacturable, and meet quality targets.
• Prepare technical data and documentation for reporting in meetings and design reviews.
• Develop performance specs, testing plans, test procedures, and calibration methodologies for both electrical systems and components.
• Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.
• Support dealers and end users in troubleshooting electrical and control system issues, as well as providing general support.
• Ensure that technical issues are addressed within the framework of company policies and procedures.
• Foster strong teamwork orientation and be a resource for valuing and promoting diversity.
• Build effective relationships, portray a positive attitude, and demonstrate professional behavior to reflect and support Davis Wire’s core values.

Job Requirements

Experience: Minimum 5+ years’ experience working as an Electrical Engineer with a demonstrated proficiency in electrical and control system design and development, as well as troubleshooting.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.

Technology: Strong working knowledge of MS Office, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and other support software. MUST have an intimate working knowledge of PLC systems and drives. Proven experience converting DC to AC conversions and implementation of automated systems.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work - This is a full-time position. Typical work hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel - This position requires occasional travel, including international travel.

Work Environment - The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, iPads, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.

Physical Requirements - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Electrical Engineer position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, balance, bend, stoop or kneel, climb, push/pull and squat, or crouch.

Pay: $120-160k