Controls Engineer

Vancouver, WA (On-site)

Columbia Machine is looking for Controls Engineers to design, program, test, and support automation systems for custom capital equipment used in manufacturing environments worldwide.

This is a hands-on controls engineering role focused on machine automation, PLC programming, HMI development, motion control, and equipment commissioning. We are seeking engineers who enjoy solving complex machine control challenges and working directly with automated machinery.

What You'll Be Working On

• Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC programming

• FactoryTalk View HMI development

• Motion control systems including servo drives, VFDs, and positioning systems

• Electrical schematic review and development

• Equipment startup, commissioning, FAT, and SAT activities

• Troubleshooting machine controls, industrial networks, and automation systems

• New machine development and existing product improvements

• Working closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and service teams

Preferred Experience

• Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 programming

• FactoryTalk View ME or SE

• Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or CompactLogix

• PowerFlex drives

• Servo and motion control systems

• Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP)

• Machine automation and OEM equipment

• Robotics integration experience is a plus

• Capital equipment, packaging, palletizing, material handling, wood products, or industrial machinery experience is highly desirable

Candidates Who Tend To Be Successful In This Role

• Controls Engineers

• Automation Engineers

• Systems Integrators

• PLC Programmers

• Machine Control Engineers

• OEM Equipment Controls Engineers

This Role Is Probably Not A Fit If Your Experience Is Primarily In

• IT Systems Administration

• RF Engineering

• PCB Design

• Embedded Firmware Development

• Facilities Maintenance

• Pure Electrical Power Distribution

• Mechanical Design Without PLC Programming

Qualifications

Controls Engineer II

• 3-7 years of PLC/HMI programming experience

• Experience supporting or commissioning industrial automation equipment

• Ability to troubleshoot and modify existing control systems

Controls Engineer III

• 8+ years of controls engineering experience

• Experience independently designing and programming complete machine control systems

• Strong troubleshooting, commissioning, and project ownership experience

• If you have experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk, motion control, industrial automation, and OEM machinery, we'd like to talk with you.

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98661: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

ControlLogix, Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk, PowerFlex, Kinetix, Motion Control, Servo Systems, PLC Programming, HMI Development, OEM Machinery, Industrial Automation, Commissioning, FAT/SAT, Robotics, Fanuc, Conveyors, Palletizers, Packaging Equipment.