Controls Engineer III - In Person

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the product line and drive improvement projects
• Support fellow engineers in project execution
• Apply electrical and control principles independently to design challenges
• Assess equipment performance scopes and requirements
• Review and revise electrical schematics as needed
• Specify and verify electrical components included in equipment Bills of Materials
• Review, create, and modify PLC and HMI programs and related software
• Define requirements and test motion control features and performance
• Troubleshoot equipment operation and communication networks
• Collaborate across multiple projects in a dynamic team setting
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) per design and procedures
• Create and update operator and maintenance manuals
• Communicate with customers clearly to meet expectations
• Design and evaluate systems using principles of power management and human-machine interfaces
• Drive department efficiency by delivering on schedule and reducing non-value-added work
• Provide technical information in response to questions and requests
• Analyze cost-benefit scenarios to propose equipment or process improvements
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; advise on required actions
• Maintain knowledge through training, publications, networking, and professional engagement
• Identify short- and long-term engineering issues and recommend actions
• Contribute to team goals and be willing to take on new assignments
• Travel up to 15% to support customer needs

Requirements

• PLC and HMI software and programming experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• AutoCAD experience
• Visual Basic familiarity
• Rockwell RSLogix 5000 PLC controls experience
• Rockwell closed-loop VFDs and servo drives/controls
• FactoryTalk experience preferred
• Strong computer and technical aptitude
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
• Project and process management capabilities
• Clerical/secretarial skills as part of responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience
• Interest in supervisory PC controls for equipment or process controls
• Background in process control systems
• Experience analyzing results and planning workflow across multiple projects

Technologies

• Allen-Bradley PLCs
• HMIs
• RSLogix 5000
• Rockwell closed-loop VFDs and servo drives
• FactoryTalk
• AutoCAD
• Visual Basic
• PLC programming
• HMI programming
• Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation

• Annual salary: USD 100,700 to 132,500

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Job Details

• Job type: Full-time

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Location and Travel

• Location: Vancouver, WA 98661 (onsite)
• Work setup: In person
• Travel: Up to 15% for customer support
• Ability to commute or relocate before starting (Required)