Mechanical Engineer II

PDS Inc, LLC; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Controls engineering

On-site operation

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Controls

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

FANUC robotics

Cognex vision

SolidWorks

Job description

Equipment / Automation Engineer

OVERVIEW We are landing a set of automated and semi-automated production lines, built with automation integrators, into our facility. We are hiring an Equipment / Automation Engineer to get these lines installed, running, and reliable - and to keep making them better over time. You own the machines: commissioning each line with the integrator, then owning uptime, controls, and continuous improvement once it is running.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Land the lines: Lead installation and bring-up with the integrator. Own SAT - validate each line against spec and drive the punch list to closure.
• Keep them running: Own equipment uptime and reliability - PMs, spares, failure analysis, and fast troubleshooting when something goes down.
• Own the automation: Debug and improve the control systems - PLCs, robotics, motion, vision, and safety.
• Make them better: Improve uptime, OEE, and equipment performance over time; implement upgrades and changes.
• Document it: Maintain machine specs, electrical/mechanical drawings, spare-parts lists, and PM procedures.
• Work the integrator: Be the technical point of contact to the integrator for issues, changes, and support.

REQUIRED

• 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.
• Has personally commissioned automated lines - SAT, bring-up, and debug - working with integrators or OEMs.
• Hands-on PLC programming on Allen-Bradley and Siemens - able to read, modify, and debug line logic directly.
• FANUC robot programming and troubleshooting across servo/motion, machine vision, and pneumatics.
• Machine safety systems: safety PLCs and safety categories, robot safety, light curtains and guarding, and LOTO.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Track record keeping equipment running - uptime/OEE, PMs, and root-cause failure analysis (DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone, 8D).
• Able to operate independently on-site.

PREFERRED

• Architect-level controls depth: writing or restructuring Allen-Bradley / Siemens PLC logic from scratch, FANUC robot programming and cell setup, and standing up machine-vision systems (e.g. Cognex).
• CAD fluency for fixture/tooling design and modifications (SolidWorks / CATIA).
• Experience integrating equipment to a plant MES / data system for uptime and quality tracking.

Compensation: $125

PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.