Control Systems Specialist

Protingent; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 101,942; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

An administered 401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a skilled Control Systems Specialist for a contract assignment in Everett, WA. You will design, build, and troubleshoot electrical control panels and instrumentation systems for laboratory and industrial test facilities, with a focus on LabVIEW-based data acquisition.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical schematics, P&IDs, and integration of sensors, heaters, VFDs, motors, and related devices, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electrical controls, automation, instrumentation, mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years building, troubleshooting, commissioning, or maintaining industrial/control systems.
• Experience wiring control panels from schematics.
• LabVIEW applications and data acquisition experience.
• Instrumentation integration with sensors, heaters, VFDs, valves, motors.
• Read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and instrumentation drawings.
• Experience with lab or industrial data acquisition hardware/software.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, wire, test, and troubleshoot electrical control panels and instrumentation systems.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems.
• Configure and integrate instrumentation, sensors, heaters, VFDs, motors, and field devices.
• Support startup, shakedown, commissioning, and troubleshooting in an R&D environment.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs to support installation and operation.
• Develop operator interfaces and data acquisition architectures for reliable monitoring and control.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during installation and testing.
• Maintain system documentation including wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists.
• Assist in developing control system specifications from PFDs and P&IDs.
• Support continuous improvement for automation, instrumentation, controls, testing, and data acquisition.
• Evaluate available instrumentation/controls hardware for applicability and scalability.
• Demonstrate safety practices in laboratory/testing environments.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Multitasking

Excellent written and verbal skills

Team collaboration

Independent problem solving

Education

Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

LabVIEW

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA systems

Job description

Position Title: Control Systems Specialist

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Control Systems Specialist opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, build, wire, test, and troubleshoot electrical control panels and instrumentation systems for laboratory and industrial test facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems.
• Configure and integrate instrumentation, sensors, heaters, control valves, VFDs, motors, and other field devices into control systems.
• Support startup, shakedown, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in an R&D environment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and instrumentation drawings to support installation, testing, and operation of systems.
• Develop user-friendly operator interfaces and data acquisition architectures that provide reliable monitoring and control of test systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, communications, and control system issues during installation, commissioning, and testing.
• Develop and maintain system documentation including wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, calibration records, and test procedures.
• Assist in developing control system specifications from process flow diagrams (PFDs), process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and engineering requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to automation, instrumentation, controls, testing, and data acquisition systems.
• Evaluate commercially available instrumentation, controls hardware, and data acquisition solutions for applicability and scalability.
• Demonstrate exemplary safety practices and foster a culture of safety in laboratory and testing environments.
• Support continuous learning and application of industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of system design, construction, and operation.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical certification, trade school training, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical controls, automation, instrumentation, mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience building, troubleshooting, commissioning, or maintaining industrial control systems, instrumentation systems, automated equipment, or laboratory test systems.
• Experience building and wiring electrical control panels from electrical schematics.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting National Instruments LabVIEW applications and data acquisition systems.
• Experience integrating instrumentation, sensors, heaters, VFDs, control valves, motors, and other field devices.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation, automation, electrical controls, or robotics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and instrumentation drawings.
• Experience with common laboratory or industrial data acquisition hardware and software such as National Instruments systems.
• Field experience in startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, diagnostics, testing, and calibration of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, operators, and technicians with demonstrated results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize work effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to solve challenging technical problems and provide recommendations in a timely manner.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, or similar software for development of electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control system drawings.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet, or OPC.
• Experience designing or supporting UL508A control panels.
• Experience with SCADA systems, industrial automation platforms, or distributed control systems.
• Experience commissioning first-of-a-kind equipment, prototypes, or R&D test systems.
• Experience with data acquisition and controls for complex engineering systems with large numbers of I/O signals.
• Experience supporting high-temperature process systems or industrial testing facilities.
• Qualified Electrical Worker certification or equivalent training.
• Journeyman Electrician, Instrument Technician, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related technical background.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate Range: $46-$74/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)

Location: Everett, WA

Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status.

Travel Required: 0-10%

Benefits Package:

• competitive salaries
• insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
• education/certification reimbursement
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• an administered 401k plan

About Protingent:

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.