Senior Systems Engineer – Controls, Robotics & Automation

PDS Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

PDSINC, LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to design and deploy sophisticated control systems for robotics workcells. You will work on PLC/HMI development, industrial networks, and integration with host systems to enhance throughput and reliability.

The role requires deep knowledge of servo drives, safety systems, and deployment in large-scale environments. You will document systems for teams and partners and drive automation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of & experience deploying and operating Linux/UNIX in datacenter environments.
• Extensive experience with PLC/HMI development and industrial networks.
• Proficiency in IEC 61131-3 languages; strong scripting with Perl/Python.

Responsibilities

• Understand how robots workcells operate, including servo drives, networks, safety, and host integration.
• Develop and deploy robotics workcells; document projects for teams and partners.
• Improve system throughput, availability, and deployment speed; create repeatable, auditable processes.

Skills

PLC & HMI

IEC 61131-3 languages

Industrial networks

C/C++/Java

Perl/Python scripting

AWS technologies

Networking basics (Ethernet/IP, EtherC

Tools

SQL queries

Job description

PDSINC, LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to design and deploy sophisticated control systems for robotics workcells. You will work on PLC/HMI development, industrial networks, and integration with host systems to enhance throughput and reliability.

The role requires deep knowledge of servo drives, safety systems, and deployment in large-scale environments. You will document systems for teams and partners and drive automation and efficiency.