Robotics Controls Engineer: Motion & Automation Specialist

Softworld, a Kelly Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Softworld, a Kelly Company is seeking a Controls Engineer in Seattle, WA for a contract position lasting over a year. This opportunity involves working on cutting-edge robotic platforms, emphasizing automation systems and advanced motion control technologies.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineering teams, focusing on design, development, and integration of robotic control systems, ensuring performance enhancements in automated environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial controls or controls engineering experience.
• Strong experience with PLC development and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting motion applications involving electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic actuators.
• Hands-on experience with robotic or automated equipment environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing industrial control and motion systems for robotic applications.
• Programming and debugging PLC-based automation solutions.
• Supporting system integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Working directly with robotic hardware, actuators, sensors, and custom automation equipment.
• Running experiments, gathering operational data, and implementing performance improvements.
• Collaborating across engineering disciplines to support new robotic workflows and system enhancements.
• Providing onsite laboratory support with occasional travel to pilot deployment locations.

Skills

PLC Programming

CodeSys

Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)

EtherCAT

Motion Control Systems

Robotics & Automation Systems

Control Sensors

Custom Robotic Hardware / Robotic Arms

Python or C++

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Robotics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Controls, or related field

Job description

Softworld, a Kelly Company is seeking a Controls Engineer in Seattle, WA for a contract position lasting over a year. This opportunity involves working on cutting-edge robotic platforms, emphasizing automation systems and advanced motion control technologies.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineering teams, focusing on design, development, and integration of robotic control systems, ensuring performance enhancements in automated environments.