Controls Engineer
AST · Tacoma, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$70k–$120k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop control systems for complex automated systems using programmable logic controllers (PLC), robotic systems, human machine interface (HMI) platforms, vision systems, and other advanced technologies.
- Develop complex software, schematics, control systems, and smart technologies for machine automation, digital products and services.
- Take design of products from conceptual phase to practical solution, to market.
- Work closely with peers, vendors and technology platforms to provide controls and technological solutions.
- Perform testing, evaluation, and reporting on new products and systems.
- Write operations and maintenance manuals and other technical documents.
- Participate in the installation, startup, , and acceptance testing of equipment at customer sites
- Maintain technical records, test results, and documentation in support of design and/or performance history.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accredited electrical engineering or engineering curriculum, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with common industrial programming languages, HMI designs, industrial communications, smart machine, AI/machine learning, machine automation hardware/software, and advanced sensory systems including machine vision.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%, determined by company need.
- Understand industrial machinery specifications and standards.
- Knowledge of machine control system design and the testing environment with a strong electrical acumen.
- Skilled with computer software - Allen-Bradley PLC Platform, AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, -Excel, PowerPoint).
Qualifications
- A collaborative team player who plays well with others, interdepartmentally and cross functionally to achieve company goals.
- A strategic thinker who enjoys innovation and problem solving and goes above and beyond to identify root causes.
- Self-motivated, energetic, and disciplined, with keen attention to detail.
Skills
- Strong electrical acumen.
- Computer software proficiency - Allen-Bradley PLC Platform, AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, -Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
- Medical (HSA & PPO), Paid Dental, Vision, HSA account with employer contribution, (eligible the first of the month following your date of hire), Long/Short term disability, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match (eligible 90 days after date of hire), Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential.
Pay
Competitive compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $70,000 to $120,000.
Schedule
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Tacoma, WA.
Company Information
AST is an equal opportunity employer.