Controls Engineer

Proactive Technical Limited; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a PLC Software Engineer (CodeSys Specialist) for the Seattle area in a hybrid role with 50% on-site and 50% remote work. The role involves supporting controls development, vendor collaboration, and software logic discussions within a global team.

You will apply PLC programming, PLC-based control solutions, and HMI design, with emphasis on OOP and automation hardware. Collaboration with vendors and SATs is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience with CodeSys or Beckhoff programming.
• Strong PLC programming background.
• Proven track record in industrial automation systems.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Strong understanding of automation components and industrial hardware.
• Experience in HMI design and WebVisu visualization.
• Python programming skills beneficial (not essential) for scripting, automation, AI-related tasks, and software problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support controls development and project delivery.
• Coordinate with vendors and global controls team.
• Program and develop software/logic.
• Onsite SATs, machine testing, and vendor coordination.

Skills

CodeSys/Beckhoff programming

PLC programming

Industrial automation

OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)

Automation hardware knowledge

HMI design

WebVisu visualization

Python scripting (beneficial)

Job description

PLC Software Engineer (CodeSys Specialist)
Location: Seattle area (Hybrid role: 50% on-site, 50% remote)

This role will support controls development, work with vendors, understand architecture/function blocks, and a suitable engineer will comfortably work within a global controls team. They will support project delivery, software/control logic discussions, and programming. The role combines duties to be carried out remotely, such as programming support and development, and onsite/travel duties including SATs, machine testing and vendor coordination.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience with CodeSys or Beckhoff programming
• Strong background in PLC programming and software development
• Proven track record in industrial automation systems
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Strong understanding of automation components and industrial hardware
• Experience in HMI design and WebVisu visualization
• Python programming skills beneficial (not essential) for scripting, automation, AI-related tasks, and software problem solving

What You'll Bring

• Expertise in developing and implementing PLC-based control solutions (ST Programming)
• Capability to design and implement user-friendly HMI interfaces
• Experience integrating various automation components and systems
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and field devices
• Strong Python programming abilities for automation applications
• Problem-solving mindset and analytical approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.