Senior Onsite Automation Engineer (Contract) – Bellevue

Actalent; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Bellevue, WA seeks an experienced Automation Engineer on a contract basis to own, install, operate, and continuously improve automated production lines. You will work on-site, taking ownership of machines and driving uptime, reliability, and performance through hands-on leadership and collaboration with integrators and OEMs.

The role requires a minimum of 8 years in equipment automation, proficiency with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens PLCs, FANUC robotics, and a strong foundation in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• A minimum of 8 years in equipment, automation, or controls engineering with hands‑on ownership of automated production equipment.
• Experience commissioning automated lines, including SAT, bring‑up, and debugging, working with integrators or OEMs.
• Proficient in PLC programming with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens, capable of reading, modifying, and debugging line logic.
• Experience with FANUC robot programming and troubleshooting across servo/motion, machine vision, and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, safety categories, robot safety, light curtains, guarding, and LOTO.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation and commissioning of automated production lines with the integrator, ensuring each line meets specifications and addressing any issues.
• Maintain equipment uptime and reliability through preventive maintenance, spare parts management, failure analysis, and quick troubleshooting.
• Debug and improve control systems, including PLCs, robotics, motion, vision, and safety systems.
• Implement upgrades and changes to enhance equipment performance, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including machine specifications, electrical/mechanical drawings, spare‑parts lists, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for integrator issues, changes, and support.

Skills

Automation ownership

Troubleshooting

Safety systems knowledge

Mechanical drawing reading

Electrical schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Controls

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

FANUC robotics

Vision & safety systems

Job description

Actalent in Bellevue, WA seeks an experienced Automation Engineer on a contract basis to own, install, operate, and continuously improve automated production lines. You will work on-site, taking ownership of machines and driving uptime, reliability, and performance through hands-on leadership and collaboration with integrators and OEMs.

The role requires a minimum of 8 years in equipment automation, proficiency with Allen‑Bradley and Siemens PLCs, FANUC robotics, and a strong foundation in