Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation Job

gpac; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Controls Engineer to develop the electrical and automation systems behind our custom industrial equipment, owning the project from component selection and PLC/HMI programming through testing and customer-site start-up. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing and project teams.

This role requires roughly 40% travel, including international assignments, and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years of controls experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of controls or electromechanical design experience with industrial machinery, manufacturing systems or capital equipment.
• Experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens platforms (RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Step7, WinCC); familiarity with Wonderware InTouch.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; ability to interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, project organization and communication skills.
• Equipment start-up and commissioning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and controls designs for custom machinery, including drawings and schematics in AutoCAD.
• Select electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion and controls components to meet equipment requirements.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, motor control centers and closed-loop servo systems.
• Test equipment, diagnose performance issues and implement programming, configuration or design changes.
• Lead equipment start-up and commissioning at customer facilities, verifying operation against project requirements.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, sales, purchasing and project management throughout design and production.
• Work with customers, suppliers and contractors to resolve technical questions and support operation and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix/Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Step7

WinCC

Wonderware InTouch

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation

Take your designs from concept to commissioning. We're seeking a Controls Engineer to develop the electrical and automation systems behind custom industrial equipment. You'll own controls development from component selection and PLC/HMI programming through testing and customer-site start-up, working closely with engineering, manufacturing and project teams.

This role offers hands-on involvement throughout the equipment lifecycle and direct collaboration with customers.

Approximately 40% travel, including international assignments, is required for start-up, commissioning and troubleshooting.

What You'll Do

• Develop electrical and controls designs for custom machinery, including drawings and schematics in AutoCAD.
• Select electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion and controls components to meet equipment requirements.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, motor control centers and closed-loop servo systems.
• Test equipment, diagnose performance issues and implement programming, configuration or design changes.
• Lead equipment start-up and commissioning at customer facilities, verifying operation against project requirements.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, sales, purchasing and project management throughout design and production.
• Work with customers, suppliers and contractors to resolve technical questions and support operation and maintenance documentation.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of controls or electromechanical design experience with industrial machinery, manufacturing systems or capital equipment.
• Experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens platforms, such as RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Step7 or WinCC; familiarity with Wonderware InTouch is also relevant.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, plus the ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting, project organization and communication skills.
• Equipment start-up and commissioning experience preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.