Automation Controls Engineer: PLCs & Data Metrics

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.

Everett (WA)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 101,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Automation Controls Engineer in Everett, WA is responsible for supporting development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and control systems. Responsibilities include PLC programming, industrial networking, cybersecurity, data collection, and equipment modernization to enhance reliability, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on reducing downtime while ensuring compliance with electrical and

Qualifications

US Citizenship required

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.