Automation Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation & Manufacturing Systems

Automation Controls Engineer

Industrial Automation & Manufacturing Systems

Everett WA

$58.65-$73.55/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support the development implementation and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems. This role focuses on PLC programming industrial networking equipment modernization cybersecurity data collection electrical systems and production automation while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to improve equipment reliability safety and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate select implement and validate hardware and software solutions for automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Design develop test and deploy enhancements to automation hardware software and production equipment.
• Implement machine safety improvements and ensure compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards.
• Analyze equipment performance data to perform root cause analysis and resolve recurring production issues.
• Troubleshoot production equipment related to quality reliability repeatability and system performance.
• Design develop and maintain industrial networking infrastructure equipment connectivity and cybersecurity solutions.
• Develop and maintain automated data collection systems supporting equipment performance metrics including OEE MTBF MTTR and machine uptime.
• Collaborate with Operations to develop data acquisition strategies and improve manufacturing visibility.
• Develop engineering solutions to address equipment obsolescence reliability and long-term maintainability.
• Verify equipment software and material specifications meet design and operational requirements.
• Generate system specifications from production requirements and develop bid packages and purchase specifications for equipment suppliers.
• Lead or support projects involving the acquisition installation modification and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain hardware software system configurations and engineering documentation.
• Evaluate design concepts and manufacturing solutions to improve producibility and overall system performance.
• Partner with manufacturing quality safety purchasing finance research and technology suppliers and operations to implement engineering solutions.

Qualifications:

• US Citizenship Required
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution (ABET accreditation preferred but not required).
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience supporting automation manufacturing systems industrial equipment or related engineering environments.
• Experience evaluating implementing and troubleshooting automated equipment and control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial automation equipment integration and production support.
• Experience developing engineering documentation system specifications and equipment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience supporting manufacturing or production environments.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with electrical and electronic control systems.
• PLC programming experience using Siemens Rockwell Fanuc or similar platforms.
• Programming experience using C# Java Visual Basic or similar languages.
• Experience with industrial networking servers databases and manufacturing system connectivity.
• Experience troubleshooting automated systems and production equipment.
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) including PXI PCI VXI IEEE-488 RS-485 and CAN Bus.
• Experience using AutoCAD Autodesk Inventor CATIA or similar CAD software.
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Microsoft Project and Visual Studio.
• Project management experience supporting capital equipment or manufacturing improvement initiatives.

Moseley Technical Services Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education criminal and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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Moseley Technical Services Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense manufacturing government and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity transparency and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of World Class Service. World Class Company.