Senior Controls Engineer — PLC/HMI & Motion Systems

Columbia Machine, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Columbia Machine, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer III in Vancouver, WA to manage product lines and release new designs. This role involves modifying PLC and HMI programs, troubleshooting, and supporting engineering in developing machinery for the hardscape and masonry industries. The position requires 8-10 years of relevant experience and offers a full benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) matching. The ideal candidate has strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PLC controlled machinery products and systems.
• Experience in modifying electrical schematics and PLC programs.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment operation and communication networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage product line and implement improvement projects.
• Define requirements and test performance of motion control products.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

Skills

Software and programming experience for PLC and HMI

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)

AutoCAD

Project/Process Management

Written and Oral Communication

Analytical

Education

8 to 10 years relevant work experience

Tools

Rockwell Logix PLC Controls (RS Logix5000)

Rockwell closed-loop VFD and Servo drives

Factory Talk

Job description

Columbia Machine, Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer III in Vancouver, WA to manage product lines and release new designs. This role involves modifying PLC and HMI programs, troubleshooting, and supporting engineering in developing machinery for the hardscape and masonry industries. The position requires 8-10 years of relevant experience and offers a full benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) matching. The ideal candidate has strong communication and analytical skills.