Established Control Systems Integration firm in the Richland, WA area needs an experienced Sr. Automation and Control Engineer for Industrial Manufacturing, Food, Beverage, and Irrigation projects. Small company with family-based culture services clients in the Northwest US - WA, OR, and ID region.
Why work here?
- Low travel - less than 10% - by design, they only cater to clients in WA, OR, and ID to reduce travel
- Relocation assistance provided
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k matching
- competitive compensation with a bonus plan
- paid time off
- retirement plan
- Fun, family-based culture
Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of NEC, UL, NFPA, CSA and CE standards to control system panel designs
- Write operating descriptions and related documentation for control and automation portion of systems
- Write PLC and HMI programs for water treatment systems utilizing Rockwell / Allen Bradley and Siemens products
- Configure automation networks, including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, Profibus, Profinet and Modbus
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing and configuration of control and automation systems
- Field site acceptance testing, may travel to site for system integration
- Troubleshoots equipment operation issues which may be related to electrical design or programming
- Suggest and implement solutions
- Commit to deliverables with customers and/or management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred but not required
- 7+ years experience developing automation projects in the industrial automation industry
- Proficiency with Rockwell products - Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI programming (PlantPAX is a plus)
- Experience in panel design and controls system engineering is strongly preferred, as well as experience in the water or food industry
- Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical is a plus
- Experience with Ignition is a plus
- Good project skills
- Strong knowledge of operational processes
- Excellent communication skills
- Siemens PLC programming is a plus
To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.