Control Engineer

Automationtechies; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Automationtechies is partnering with an established engineering consulting firm in Washington, DC to recruit a Controls Engineer. This permanent role blends hands-on programming with electrical/mechanical systems ownership across automation projects from concept to commissioning.

Develop and program automation applications using PLC, HMI, and SCADA across motion control, robotics, and machine vision. Travel 25–40% for startup and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of industrial automation experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or related field.
• GPA 3.4 or higher, flexible based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program automation applications using PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms across motion control, robotics, and machine vision systems.
• Support system architecture design and execute projects through the full lifecycle, from concept through commissioning.
• Commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems at customer sites during startup.
• Work directly with customers to manage project communication, deliverables, and ongoing relationships.
• Contribute to proposal development and business development efforts alongside technical project execution.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Continuously learn and apply new automation technologies and best practices.
• Travel approximately 25–40% for startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

Robotics

Machine vision

SCADA systems

HMI development

Object-oriented programming

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Automationtechies is partnering with an established engineering consulting firm with over 20 years of experience delivering automation and custom software solutions in search of a Controls Engineer to join their team in Washington, DC. This is a permanent opportunity for a hands-on controls professional who enjoys both programming and electrical/mechanical systems, ready to take ownership of automation projects from concept through commissioning across manufacturing, testing, and product development applications.

This role offers a competitive base salary of $100,000 – $170,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, and bonuses, plus a collaborative team environment with company-sponsored events and activities.

Overview:

• Develop and program automation applications using PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms across motion control, robotics, and machine vision systems.
• Support system architecture design and execute projects through the full lifecycle, from concept through commissioning.
• Commission and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems at customer sites during startup.
• Work directly with customers to manage project communication, deliverables, and ongoing relationships.
• Contribute to proposal development and business development efforts alongside technical project execution.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Continuously learn and apply new automation technologies and best practices.
• Travel approximately 25–40% for startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites.

Requirements:

• 3 to 10 years of industrial automation experience required.
• Strong programming background including object-oriented and text-based programming.
• Experience with PLCs, motion control, process control, robotics, machine vision, and SCADA systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work directly with customers.
• Strong communication and proposal development skills.
• Comfortable leading or supporting technical teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25–40%.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or a related field required.
• College GPA of 3.4 or higher required, with some flexibility based on overall experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Automationtechies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status where protected by law, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position, either now or in the future.