Controls Engineer IV

barrywehmiller; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus program

Job summary

Alliance is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer IV to design, develop, and oversee electrical control systems for OEM machinery in Spokane, WA. The role includes installation and technical support for PLC-based hardware/software, with a focus on Siemens PLC/HMI platforms.

Robotics experience is desirable, and collaboration across design, sales, and service is essential. The position requires a BSEE/BSCE/BSME and 10+ years in an OEM environment, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in an OEM manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC and HMI platforms (Siemens preferred; AB acceptable).
• VFD knowledge and motion control experience are a plus.
• Robot controller experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electrical control system architecture.
• Lead hardware/software development for new/existing machines.
• Install and test PLC and HMI code on production units.
• Collaborate with production and service teams.
• Support machine installation and commissioning.

Skills

Ten+ years OEM

Siemens PLC/HMI

Allen-Bradley

VFD knowledge

Motion control

Robot controllers

Controls engineering

Education

BSEE/BSCE/BSME

Job description

About Us:

Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC is a privately held company with over 35 years of history dedicated to providing corrugated box manufacturing machines and services to the changing industry. As the paperboard packaging industry's premier global supplier of productivity‑enhancing process machinery and systems, we supply innovative designs, intelligent automation, and optimized workflow, coupled with highly responsive parts and service support. Our United States and Europe based engineering, manufacturing, sales and service operations provide a global support system covering the full product portfolio of Alliance, Serco, TEI, ASC, Pallmac, J&L and Tanabe machines.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper‑converting industries. By blending people‑centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose‑driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

ON-SITE Position located in Spokane, WA

POSITION SUMMARY

High-impact position with diverse and exciting projects to develop and design in an OEM. Looking for creative minds that can work on R&D projects and develop solutions for unique product needs.

The Control Systems Engineer IV designs, develops, and oversees all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This position is also responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC‑based hardware and software.

Knowledge and experience with Rockwell or Siemens PLC and HMI platform are required. Fanuc robotics experience is desired.

This is a collaborative role that works within a team environment.

No direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, assembly technicians.


• Performs, plans, and schedules control systems development, including both hardware and software systems, for new/existing machines, options or configurations.


• Develops machine functional specifications in conjunction with Product Management and Marketing.


• Develops conceptual designs and recurring cost estimates.


• Prepares machine development/project plan, work breakdown structure, and schedule/update.


• Designs, performs and leads proof-of-technology tests; analyzes and correlates data; prepares reports and makes recommendations.


• Leads and/or performs machine/process risk assessments.


• Leads and performs Unified Modeling Language (UML) software design practices.


• Leads detailed engineering tasks including circuit analysis, panel layout, schematic generation, BOM development, etc. Ensures that documentation is clear, complete, accurate and compliant with company standards.


• Develops and tests PLC and HMI code, as described by UML guidelines.


• Installs PLC and HMI code and tests machines at our production facility prior to shipment.


• Develops written test plans to validate equipment design. Performs tests, analyzes results, prepares written test reports, and makes engineering recommendations, as appropriate.


• Act as a liaison to production assembly, service and system suppliers and furnish documentation and/or assist in the check‑out, machine installation and startup of complex mechanical functionality and control system software.


• Assists with machine installation, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and customer training, as required.


• Performs other duties/responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• BSEE, BSCE, or BSME degree (or higher) and appropriate job-related continuing education.

Experience and Skills

• Ten (10) or more years of experience within an OEM manufacturing environment


• PLC and HMI platforms – Siemens required but experience with Allan Bradley may be considered


• VFD knowledge


• Motion control is desired


• Experience with robot controllers is desired


• In-depth knowledge of controls engineering and a broad working knowledge of mechanical engineering

Physical Requirements

• Travel as needed. (Potentially up to 25%)


• Sit at a desk or computer for extended periods of time.


• Move about the office and factory with occasional lifting, bending and reaching.


• Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.

Compensation: $102,000 - $152,000 (Depending on experience)

Benefits: Alliance offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K with employer match, PTO, paid holidays and a bonus program.

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Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Alliance