Automation Engineer
Actalent
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Actalent is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for an on-site contract role in Bellevue, WA. The specialist will own automated production equipment, lead line installation and commissioning, and drive performance improvements across PLCs, robotics, vision, and safety systems.
The ideal candidate has 8+ years in equipment/automation, hands-on ownership, and experience with SAT/bring-up and working with integrators or OEMs. This role offers competitive hourly pay and full onsite benefits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering.
- 8+ years in equipment, automation, or controls engineering with hands-on ownership.
- Experience commissioning automated lines with integrators or OEMs.
- Proficient PLC programming with Allen-Bradley and Siemens; read/modify line logic.
- FANUC robot programming and troubleshooting across servo/motion, machine vision, pneumatics.
- Knowledge of machine safety systems, safety PLCs, robot safety, guarding, LOTO.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
Responsibilities
- Lead installation and commissioning of automated lines with the integrator.
- Maintain uptime and reliability via preventive maintenance and spare parts management.
- Debug and improve control systems including PLCs, robotics, motion, vision, safety.
- Implement upgrades to enhance performance and OEE.
- Maintain machine documentation and drawings.
- Serve as technical contact for integrator issues and changes.
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We are seeking an experienced Equipment/Automation Engineer to join our team on a contract basis and work on‑site. This role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in the field. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, operation, and continuous improvement of automated and semi‑automated production lines at our facility. You will be the owner of the machines, ensuring they are installed, running, and reliable, while also focusing on enhancing their performance over time.
- Lead the installation and commissioning of automated production lines with the integrator, ensuring each line meets specifications and addressing any issues.
- Maintain equipment uptime and reliability through preventive maintenance, spare parts management, failure analysis, and quick troubleshooting.
- Debug and improve control systems, including PLCs, robotics, motion, vision, and safety systems.
- Implement upgrades and changes to enhance equipment performance, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, including machine specifications, electrical/mechanical drawings, spare‑parts lists, and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Serve as the technical point of contact for integrator issues, changes, and support.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
- A minimum of 8 years in equipment, automation, or controls engineering with hands‑on ownership of automated production equipment.
- Experience commissioning automated lines, including SAT, bring‑up, and debugging, working with integrators or OEMs.
- Proficient in PLC programming with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens, capable of reading, modifying, and debugging line logic.
- Experience with FANUC robot programming and troubleshooting across servo/motion, machine vision, and pneumatics.
- Knowledge of machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, safety categories, robot safety, light curtains, guarding, and LOTO.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Architect‑level controls depth, including writing or restructuring Allen‑Bradley/Siemens PLC logic from scratch, FANUC robot programming, and setting up machine‑vision systems.
- CAD fluency for fixture/tooling design and modifications, preferably with SolidWorks or CATIA.
- Experience integrating equipment into a plant MES/data system for uptime and quality tracking.
The work environment involves managing giant automated production lines, approximately two‑thirds the size of a football field. This high‑profile program has visibility at the VPs/Board of Directors level and focuses on automotive‑level production volumes. The role requires working in a factory/line‑side environment, providing hands‑on support rather than desk‑based activities. You will be one of the first team members to undertake this type of work at the site, owning this function and collaborating with adjacent roles.
This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.
The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $120.00/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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 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)
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
This is a fully onsite position in Bellevue,WA.
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.
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