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Controls Engineer III (Robotics Automation)

Actalent · Spokane, WA · 4 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$70–$85/hrContract

About the role

Overview Join a cutting-edge robotics engineering team responsible for developing and deploying advanced automation systems used in large-scale fulfillment operations. We are seeking a Controls Engineer with experience designing, programming, and commissioning automated equipment. This role focuses on developing controls software for complex robotic workcells utilizing PLCs, industrial networks, motion control systems, and integrated robotics platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain PLC applications using Codesys and IEC 61131-3 programming languages.
  • Create controls software using Structured Text.
  • Support integration of robotics systems, servo drives, safety devices, barcode readers, and industrial sensors.
  • Commission and troubleshoot complex automated equipment.
  • Work with industrial communication networks including EtherCAT.
  • Improve system performance, throughput, reliability, and scalability.
  • Develop technical documentation and support deployment activities.
  • Collaborate with robotics, software, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience.
  • Experience programming PLCs in Codesys, Beckhoff, or similar environments.
  • Strong Structured Text programming experience.
  • Experience with IEC 61131-3 programming standards.
  • Experience troubleshooting and commissioning automated systems.
  • Knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, or Profibus.
  • Experience supporting robotics or motion control applications.

Skills

  • Beckhoff platform experience (nice to have).
  • Multi-axis motion control experience (nice to have).
  • Robotics workcell development (nice to have).
  • C, C++, Python, or Java exposure (nice to have).
  • AWS familiarity (nice to have).

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane, WA. Duration: 7 month contract with potential for extension/conversion.

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