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2d ago

Controls Engineer III - In Person

Columbia Machine Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WA

2d ago

$101k - $133k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Allen-Bradley AutoCAD

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Job Description

Columbia Machine is seeking an in-person Controls Engineer III to lead PLC-driven equipment design releases and manage a productive product line from Vancouver, WA.

Responsibilities

Provide direction for the product line and drive improvement projects
Support fellow engineers in project execution
Apply electrical and control principles independently to design challenges
Assess equipment performance scopes and requirements
Review and revise electrical schematics as needed
Specify and verify electrical components included in equipment Bills of Materials
Review, create, and modify PLC and HMI programs and related software
Define requirements and test motion control features and performance
Troubleshoot equipment operation and communication networks
Collaborate across multiple projects in a dynamic team setting
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) per design and procedures
Create and update operator and maintenance manuals
Communicate with customers clearly to meet expectations
Design and evaluate systems using principles of power management and human-machine interfaces
Drive department efficiency by delivering on schedule and reducing non-value-added work
Provide technical information in response to questions and requests
Analyze cost-benefit scenarios to propose equipment or process improvements
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; advise on required actions
Maintain knowledge through training, publications, networking, and professional engagement
Identify short- and long-term engineering issues and recommend actions
Contribute to team goals and be willing to take on new assignments
Travel up to 15% to support customer needs

Requirements

PLC and HMI software and programming experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
AutoCAD experience
Visual Basic familiarity
Rockwell RSLogix 5000 PLC controls experience
Rockwell closed-loop VFDs and servo drives/controls
FactoryTalk experience preferred
Strong computer and technical aptitude
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
Project and process management capabilities
Clerical/secretarial skills as part of responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree required
8 to 10 years of relevant work experience
Interest in supervisory PC controls for equipment or process controls
Background in process control systems
Experience analyzing results and planning workflow across multiple projects

Technologies

Allen-Bradley PLCs
HMIs
RSLogix 5000
Rockwell closed-loop VFDs and servo drives
FactoryTalk
AutoCAD
Visual Basic
PLC programming
HMI programming
Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation

Annual salary: USD 100,700 to 132,500

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Job Details

Job type: Full-time

Schedule

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Location and Travel

Location: Vancouver, WA 98661 (onsite)
Work setup: In person
Travel: Up to 15% for customer support
Ability to commute or relocate before starting (Required)

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