Automation Engineer

Asc Machine Tools; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Machine Tools, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer to take control systems from design and programming through testing and startup, landing finished equipment on the shop floor in Spokane Valley, WA.

This hands-on role blends electrical design, PLC/HMI programming, machine testing, and field troubleshooting. You will work with engineers, production staff, and customers on equipment for various industries, driving solutions, and contributing to design reviews, builds, startup, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or related field experience.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Good troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Spokane-CDA area.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for industrial machinery.
• Write, test, and maintain PLC and HMI software.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, production staff, and other teams to integrate machine systems.
• Plan assigned work and keep the project team informed of progress and issues.
• Participate in design reviews, machine builds, startup, testing and validation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls problems in shop and field.
• Seek improvements to machine performance, cost reduction, and serviceability.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SPOKANE - Spokane Valley, WA 99212, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Engineering, Pay: $75,000 - $125,000

About ASC Machine Tools

ASC Machine Tools, Inc. has built industrial equipment in Spokane for more than 75 years. Our engineers work closely with production and service teams to build reliable machinery for customers in a variety of industries.

Position Summary

We are looking for an Automation Engineer who enjoys turning ideas into working machinery. You will take control systems from design and programming through testing and startup, then see the finished equipment come to life on the shop floor.

This is a hands-on job with a good mix of electrical design, PLC and HMI programming, machine testing, and troubleshooting. You will work directly with engineers, production staff, and customers on equipment built for a variety of industries. If you like solving real-world problems and seeing the results of your work, this is the kind of role where you can do both.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for industrial machinery.
• Write, test, and maintain PLC and HMI software.
• Work with mechanical engineers, production staff, and other teams to bring machine systems together.
• Plan assigned work and keep the project team informed of progress and problems.
• Take part in design reviews, machine builds, startup, testing, and validation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls problems in the shop and in the field.
• Find ways to improve machine performance, lower costs, and make equipment easier to build and service.
• Work with electrical drafters to create wiring schematics and bills of materials.

Scope by Experience

Responsibilities will be based on experience. Junior engineers will work with guidance as they learn our systems and processes. More experienced engineers will lead larger projects, make technical decisions, coordinate work across teams, and mentor other engineers.

Qualifications: Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or experience in related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Good troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Must be located or willing to relocate to Spokane-CDA area

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical control systems.
• Experience with a PLC programming platform such as Studio 5000, TIA Portal, or CODESYS.
• Ability to organize work and meet project requirements and schedules.

The following experience is useful but not required:

• Experience with industrial or agricultural machinery, or experience in a manufacturing plant maintaining, modifying, or supporting automated equipment.
• Servo, hydraulic, or other motion control systems.
• C, C++, C#, JavaScript, Python, or another programming language.
• IIOT protocols such as MQTT or OPCUA
• SQL or PostgreSQL.
• HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Red Lion Crimson, FactoryTalk.
• IEC machine safety standards.
• NFPA, NEC, UL508A standards.
• Mentoring engineers or drafters.

Why Join ASC Machine Tools?

• Salary of $75,000-$125,000, depending on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) plan.
• Hands‑on engineering work with industrial machinery.
• A team environment where engineers work directly with production and service staff.
• Work and live in Spokane, with nearby access to outdoor recreation.