Control Systems Technician

Tree Top Inc.; Selah (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Tree Top Inc. seeks a Control Systems Technician to design, implement, maintain, and improve automation and process control systems across its production facilities.

You will troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, support capital projects, and provide training to operations and maintenance staff on new technologies while ensuring safe and reliable plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; 2–4 years of relevant experience, or 7+ years in related areas.
• Intermediate knowledge of PLC/HMI hardware and software platforms from multiple manufacturers.
• Understanding of NFPA 70/NFPA 70E and electrical safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, programming, installation, testing, and maintenance of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Support automation and process improvement projects across facilities.
• Troubleshoot control systems, instrumentation, and process equipment to identify and resolve issues.
• Participate in development and execution of complex control system projects.
• Coordinate documentation and implementation activities; interpret specifications and drawings.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Systems integration

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Join Tree Top as a Control Systems Technician!

The Control Systems Technician assists with the design, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of automation and process control systems throughout Tree Top's production facilities. This position supports the development and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, participates in capital projects, and helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The role also provides training and technical support to operations, maintenance, and supervisory personnel on newly installed systems and technologies.

Role Overview

The Control Systems Technician assists with the design, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of automation and process control systems throughout Tree Top's production facilities. This position supports the development and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, participates in capital projects, and helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The role also provides training and technical support to operations, maintenance, and supervisory personnel on newly installed systems and technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design, programming, installation, testing, and maintenance of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
• Support automation and process improvement projects across manufacturing facilities
• Troubleshoot industrial control systems, instrumentation, and process equipment to identify and resolve operational issues
• Participate in the development and execution of complex control system and automation projects
• Assist with project planning, coordination, documentation, and implementation activities
• Interpret and work from specifications, drawings, plans, and technical reports related to plant improvements and expansions
• Ensure control systems and electrical projects comply with applicable codes, regulations, and company standards
• Provide training to operators, mechanics, and supervisors on new processing systems and control technologies
• Collaborate with plant personnel, engineering teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred, with 2-4 years of relevant experience; or a minimum of 7 years of experience in system integration, project management, PLC/HMI programming, process engineering, control systems engineering, or a related field
• Intermediate knowledge of PLC and HMI hardware and software platforms from multiple manufacturers
• Working knowledge of process control systems, instrumentation, and industrial automation concepts
• Understanding of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E, and applicable electrical safety requirements
• Basic knowledge of food processing systems, thermal processing, CIP systems, and packaging operations
• Familiarity with low-voltage wiring, power distribution, electrical/control panel wiring, and instrumentation
• Understanding of process and equipment design, construction management, and engineering principles as applied to food manufacturing facilities
• Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, troubleshoot complex systems, and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills with the ability to influence and gain cooperation across departments
• Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, AutoCAD, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software
• ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) and/or Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) certification highly desirable
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and industry standards governing manufacturing operations and control systems development

Pay Information

Salary Range: $85,690-128,535 annually

Target Starting Range: $95,000 to $110,000 annually

Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website https://treetop.com/careers/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: [e-mail] or 509-697-7251.