Process Control Engineer

PWT; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PWT in the United States is seeking a Control Engineer to support manufacturing operations, focusing on process controls including PLCs, motion controls, and other computer-based systems. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with maintenance and production teams.

Ideal candidates hold an A.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Control Systems with 1–3 years of PLC programming experience, knowledge of NEC, and familiarity with Allen-Bradley

Qualifications

• A.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Control Systems (minimum).
• 1–3 years' experience programming PLC systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Experience with Allen-Bradley software including RSLinx, FactoryTalk Linx and Studio 5000.
• Ability to program, troubleshoot and update HMI software such as Ignition.
• Ability to create and modify electrical schematics in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of SQL databases.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting analog and discrete field devices.

Responsibilities

• Work with maintenance teams to implement and start up new control systems and improvement projects.
• Assist maintenance in troubleshooting during startups and daily operations.
• Provide and maintain system documentation.
• Communicate concerns to Maintenance Manager.
• Identify poor process flow, source issues, and resolve them.
• Provide training for operations and maintenance staff on new processes and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Leadership

Judgement

Reading electrical schematics

Integrity

NEC knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Control Systems

Tools

RSLinx

FactoryTalk Linx

Studio 5000

Ignition

AutoCAD

SQL Databases

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Control Engineer will be responsible for providing support to manufacturing operations with respect to process controls systems including PLCs, motion controls, and other computer-based systems.

The Control Engineer will be responsible for providing support to manufacturing operations with respect to process controls systems including PLCs, motion controls, and other computer-based systems.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Work with maintenance teams in the implementation and startup of new control system and improvement projects
• Assist maintenance team in troubleshooting during startups and daily operations.
• Provide and maintain system documentation
• Communicate any concerns, incidents, or personnel issues to Maintenance Manager
• Identify poor process flow, identify source, and resolve
• Provide operations and maintenance staff with training for new and updated processes and systems
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Must have knowledge of the work, proper safety procedures and be able to outline job requirements.
• Must be able and will work with others (production, other maintenance shifts and trades) to accomplish the team objectives.
• Showing judgement and resourcefulness in getting work done
• Takes responsibility and initiative
• Leadership ability
• Has personal characteristics such as honesty, integrity, loyalty, fair-mindedness, courtesy, and friendliness.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Ability to read electrical schematics

Work Environment

Office and Manufacturing plant environment

Temperature- High temps between 80-100 degrees. Depends on time of year

Noise- Decibels can average around 90 dBA and reach peaks up to 115 dBA.

Physical Demands

Constantly sitting and walking

Required Education And Experience

• A.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Control Systems (minimum)
• 1 -3 years' experience programming PLC systems

Preferred Education And Experience

• Understanding and ability to use Allen Bradley software's including RSLinx FactoryTalk Linx Studio 5000 from programming and troubleshooting.
• Understanding and ability to design and troubleshoot industrial networks.
• Ability to program, troubleshoot, and update HMI software such as Ignition.
• Ability to create and modify electrical schematics in AutoCAD.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Understanding of SQL Databases
• Knowledge in how to troubleshoot analog field devices such as pressure transmitters, flow meters, temperature transmitters, etc.
• Knowledge in how to troubleshoot discrete field devices such as photo eyes, proximity switches, push buttons, selector switches, limit switches, etc.

Day Shift, Monday-Friday