On-Site Controls Engineer – Life Sciences Automation

Automated Systems of Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Automated Systems of Tacoma seeks a Controls Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain complex automated fill-finish equipment and related digital services. You will lead control-system development using PLCs, HMI platforms, vision systems, and smart technologies for manufacturing automation.

You will collaborate across teams, perform testing and documentation, and support installation and startup at customer sites. The role requires travel up to 15% and a strong electrical background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI designs, industrial communications, and smart machine tech.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally as needed.
• Strong understanding of machine control systems and testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for complex automated systems using PLCs, robotics, HMIs, vision systems, and related technologies.
• Develop software, schematics, control systems, and smart technologies for automation and digital products.
• Take product designs from concept through market-ready solutions.
• Collaborate with peers, vendors, and platforms to deliver controls solutions.
• Test, evaluate, and report on new products and systems.
• Create operations, maintenance manuals, and technical documentation.
• Assist with installation, startup, and acceptance testing at customer sites.
• Maintain technical records and test results for design history.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Machine vision

AI / ML in manufacturing

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering curriculum

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC Platform

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Automated Systems of Tacoma seeks a Controls Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain complex automated fill-finish equipment and related digital services. You will lead control-system development using PLCs, HMI platforms, vision systems, and smart technologies for manufacturing automation.

You will collaborate across teams, perform testing and documentation, and support installation and startup at customer sites. The role requires travel up to 15% and a strong electrical background.