Controls Engineer in Tacoma

Energy Jobline ZR; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA with employer contributions

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus potential

Job summary

AST is hiring a Controls Engineer for an onsite role in Tacoma, WA. You will design, develop, implement, and maintain advanced automated pharmaceutical fill-finish equipment and digital services.

Responsibilities include PLC/HMI control systems, software development, testing, and technical documentation. Candidates should have a BS in electrical engineering and travel up to 15%. This position offers strong benefits and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accredited electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLC, HMI designs, industrial communications, machine vision.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to pass drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for automated systems using PLC, robotics, and HMI.
• Develop software, schematics, control systems, and smart technologies for machine automation.
• Take design of products from conceptual phase to practical solution, to market.
• Collaborate with peers, vendors and technology platforms to provide controls and technological solutions.
• Perform testing, evaluation, and reporting on new products and systems.
• Maintain technical records, test results, and documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

AI/ML

Automation hardware

Electrical knowledge

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley PLC

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionControls Engineer
At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexibleaseptic manufacturing processesfor the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions.
Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact on a growing company?

At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team memberto meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best.

Competitive compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $70,000 to $120,000. All applicants are welcome to apply.

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Paid Dental, Vision, HSA account with employer contribution, (eligible the first of the month following your date of hire), Long/Short term , 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match (eligible 90 days after date of hire), Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. All benefits on this page are subject to change.

What will I be doing?
As a controls engineer at AST, you design, develop, implement, and maintain complex automated pharmaceutical fill-finish equipment and digital services and products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop control systems for complex automated systems using programmable logic controllers (PLC), robotic systems, human machine interface (HMI) platforms, vision systems, and other advanced technologies.
• Develop complex software, schematics, control systems, and smart technologies for machine automation, digital products and services.
• Take design of products from conceptual phase to practical solution, to market.
• Work closely with peers, vendors and technology platforms to provide controls and technological solutions.
• Perform testing, evaluation, and reporting on new products and systems.
• Write operations and maintenance manuals and other technical documents.
• Participate in the installation, startup, , and acceptance testing of equipment at customer sites
• Maintain technical records, test results, and documentation in support of design and/or performance history.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accredited electrical engineering or engineering curriculum, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with common industrial programming , HMI designs, industrial communications, smart machine, AI/machine learning, machine automation hardware/software, and advanced sensory systems including machine vision.
• Ability to traveldomestically and internationally up to 15%, determined by company need.
• Understand industrial machinery specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of machine control system design and the testing environment with a strong electrical acumen.
• Skilled with computer software - Allen-Bradley PLC Platform, AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, -Excel, PowerPoint).
• A collaborative team player who plays well with others, interdepartmentally and cross functionally to achieve company goals.
• A strategic thinker who enjoys innovation and problem solving and goes above and beyond to identify root causes.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and disciplined, with keen attention to detail.
• Character that complements AST's long-standing culture of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity.
• Senior roles may include more lead responsibilities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.
• Must be willing to submit to and successfully pass a background check.

AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Tacoma, WA

AST is an equal opportunity employer.