Controls Engineer: International Startups & Commissioning

Globe Machine Manufacturing Company; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Globe Machine Manufacturing Company seeks a Controls Engineer to own controls design across the full equipment lifecycle—from hardware selection through PLC/HMI programming, testing, start-up and commissioning—and to work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management and customers on custom industrial equipment.

Expect ~40% travel including international sites for start-up, commissioning and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 3+ years designing controls or electro-mechanical systems for industrial equipment.
• Hands-on PLC programming and HMI development; knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and motion control systems.
• Experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens platforms (RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Step7, WinCC, Wonderware InTouch).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and reading electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for custom industrial machinery and automated equipment; develop drawings and schematics in AutoCAD.
• Specify components and program/configure PLC-based systems, HMIs, networks, MCC hardware/software and servo controls.
• Test equipment, troubleshoot issues, and modify programming or design as needed.
• Lead start-up and commissioning at customer sites; ensure systems perform as designed.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, sales, purchasing and project management throughout design and build.
• Work with customers, vendors and contractors to meet requirements and contribute to operation/maintenance documentation.

Skills

Controls design

PLC programming

HMI development

AutoCAD

Rockwell/Siemens

Schematic reading

Equipment start-up

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Globe Machine Manufacturing Company seeks a Controls Engineer to own controls design across the full equipment lifecycle—from hardware selection through PLC/HMI programming, testing, start-up and commissioning—and to work closely with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management and customers on custom industrial equipment.

Expect ~40% travel including international sites for start-up, commissioning and troubleshooting.