Controls Development Engineer: High-Volume Automation

Helion; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

31 Days of PTO (vacation + sick)

10 Paid holidays + winter break

401(k) match up to 5%

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave and support

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Helion, based in Everett, WA, seeks a Manufacturing Automation and Controls Engineer to design, scale, and launch production equipment onsite. You will develop automation system architecture, integrate electrical schematics with MES, and drive safety compliance for high-volume manufacturing.

You will work with Fanuc and KUKA robotics, and partner with production and supply chain to optimize uptime and efficiency. This role reports to the Factory Development Manager in Everett.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing controls.
• Proficient in electrical schematic design and PLC programming.
• Experience programming industrial robots (Fanuc and KUKA).
• Designing safety systems for automated machines and risk mitigation.
• Apply physics-based first principles to challenge design requirements.
• Strong cross-functional communication with production and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Design, scale, and launch manufacturing equipment with automation architecture for multiple production lines.
• Produce electrical diagrams and integrate with MES; set up reporting to track OEE and critical data.
• Collaborate to develop and improve testing processes and understand pulsed power circuit integration.
• Coordinate with machine suppliers for design reviews and equipment buyoff.
• Implement ANSI, ISO, and OSHA-compliant safety systems for high-volume manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot equipment, identify root causes, and implement long-term uptime improvements.

Skills

Electrical schematic design

PLC programming

Robotics programming

Safety systems design

First principles engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Fanuc robotics

KUKA robotics

Job description

Helion, based in Everett, WA, seeks a Manufacturing Automation and Controls Engineer to design, scale, and launch production equipment onsite. You will develop automation system architecture, integrate electrical schematics with MES, and drive safety compliance for high-volume manufacturing.

You will work with Fanuc and KUKA robotics, and partner with production and supply chain to optimize uptime and efficiency. This role reports to the Factory Development Manager in Everett.