Automation Controls Engineer – Data-Driven Manufacturing

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.

Everett (WA)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 102,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer in Everett, WA to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems.

This role focuses on PLC programming, industrial networking, equipment modernization, cybersecurity, data collection, electrical systems, and production automation while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to improve equipment

Qualifications

US Citizenship required.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
Minimum 3 years of engineering experience supporting automation, manufacturing systems, or related environments.
Experience evaluating, implementing, and troubleshooting automated equipment and control systems.
Knowledge of industrial automation, equipment integration, and production support.
Experience developing engineering documentation, system specifications, and equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, select, implement, and validate hardware and software solutions for automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
Design, develop, test, and deploy enhancements to automation hardware, software, and production equipment.
Implement machine safety improvements and ensure compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards.
Analyze equipment performance data to perform root cause analysis and resolve recurring production issues.
Troubleshoot production equipment related to quality, reliability, repeatability, and system performance.
Design, develop, and maintain industrial networking infrastructure, equipment connectivity, and cybersecurity solutions.
Develop and maintain automated data collection systems supporting equipment performance metrics, including OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and machine uptime.
Collaborate with Operations to develop data acquisition strategies and improve manufacturing visibility.
Develop engineering solutions to address equipment obsolescence, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
Verify equipment, software, and material specifications meet design and operational requirements.
Generate system specifications from production requirements and develop bid packages and purchase specifications for equipment suppliers.
Lead or support projects involving the acquisition, installation, modification, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
Maintain hardware, software, system configurations, and engineering documentation.
Evaluate design concepts and manufacturing solutions to improve producibility and overall system performance.
Partner with manufacturing, quality, safety, purchasing, finance, research and technology, suppliers, and operations to implement engineering solutions.