We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support Operational Technology (OT) systems, industrial automation, and controls engineering projects within a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with PLC-based control systems, Allen-Bradley hardware and software, troubleshooting, and process optimization. Pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for OT systems, industrial controls, and manufacturing equipment.
- Support the design, installation, commissioning, and upgrades of PLC-based control systems.
- Troubleshoot and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs, PanelView HMIs, and servo drives.
- Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs using RSLogix and FactoryTalk Studio.
- Support Wonderware InTouch, InSQL Historian, ArchestrA IDE, and DA Servers.
- Lead and support facility expansion, utility upgrades, capital projects, and process improvement initiatives.
- Assist maintenance technicians with controls troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Support process development, recipe creation, process optimization, and deviation investigations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, SOPs, and quality standards.
- Develop engineering specifications, RFQs, and technical documentation for contractors and equipment vendors.
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, resources, and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce costs, and optimize manufacturing processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in OT Controls Systems Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with industrial automation and PLC-based control systems.
- Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC hardware, PanelView HMIs, and servo drives.
- Experience with RSLogix and FactoryTalk Studio.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to work fully onsite in Spokane, WA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of Wonderware InTouch, InSQL Historian, ArchestrA IDE, and DA Servers.
- Rockwell Logix Programmer certification.
- Experience with GMP, regulatory compliance, deviation investigations, and process optimization.