Controls Engineer

About the Role:

Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite) - Seattle, WA

Responsibilities:

Develop PLC code using ladder logic and structured text to control various automation processes related to packing and shipping customer shipments.
Design HMI (Human-Machine Interface) applications to provide intuitive control interfaces for automation systems.
Create and maintain automation platforms for internal clients, focusing on scalability and standardization.
Manage configurations of remote devices, including barcode scanners, weigh scales, dimensioning equipment, conveyors, label applicators, and printers.
Provide training and support to site technicians and commissioning engineers, ensuring the smooth operation of automation systems.
Offer technical support to Fulfillment Centers, troubleshooting and resolving control system issues promptly.
Author equipment specifications and review vendor submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Participate in large-scale control engineering projects, supporting global deployments of equipment.
Contribute to the development of best practices in automation management, standardization, and automation techniques.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions that meet operational goals.

Skills needed:

Automation/Programming experience.
Any PLC programming language (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams, Sequential Flow Charts and Instruction Lists)
Allen Bradley’s PLC system (bonus)
Mechatronics background (bonus)