Lead Automation Equipment Engineer: Commission & Uptime

PDS Inc.

Bellevue (WA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PDS Inc. in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Equipment / Automation Engineer to install, commission, and optimize automated production lines with integrators. You will own uptime, controls, and continuous improvement from commissioning through operation.

The role requires hands-on ownership of automated equipment, PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), FANUC robotics, machine vision, and safety systems. You will lead on-site installation, troubleshoot quickly, and drive improvements in uptime and

Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
8+ years in equipment, automation, or controls engineering with hands-on ownership of automated production equipment.
Experience commissioning automated lines (SAT, bring-up, debugging) with integrators or OEMs.

Responsibilities

Land the lines: Lead installation and bring-up with the integrator; own SAT and punch-list closure.
Keep them running: Own uptime and reliability—PMs, spares, failure analysis, fast troubleshooting.
Own the automation: Debug and improve the control systems—PLCs, robotics, motion, vision, and safety.
Make them better: Improve uptime, OEE, and equipment performance; implement upgrades.
Document it: Maintain machine specs, drawings, spare-parts, and PM procedures.
Work the integrator: Be the technical point of contact to the integrator for issues, changes, and support.