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Job Title: Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Seattle team in a contract-to-direct hire role. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in controls engineering. While Siemens experience is preferred, strong programmers with Rockwell experience will also be considered. The best candidates will be skilled with multiple PLC brands. This role requires openness to travel, with Seattle office Engineers typically traveling 20-30% of the time, but potentially up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop, install, debug, and commission PLC/HMI code on-site using Siemens PLC.

• Design and commission industrial control systems.

• Program peripheral devices and machines, and coordinate debugging, power-up, and validation with teams.

• Travel to install sites to commission control systems.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, PLC, and HMI programming.

• Proficiency in Rockwell (RSLogix, Studio 5000) or Siemens Step 7 (TIA Portal, WinCC) PLC programming.

• Strong skills in motion control programming and commissioning (Servos, VFD, etc.).

• Ability to program/write code/ladder logic from scratch.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with other PLC platforms (Omron, Mitsubishi, GE, etc.) is a plus.

• SCADA experience with Ignition is beneficial.

• Knowledge of programming languages like Python, C#/.NET, Java is advantageous.

• Experience in hardware design using AutoCAD, Promise-E, or ePlan is a plus.

• Experience with automotive manufacturing integration and commissioning.

• Familiarity with customer-defined standards and templates.

• Proficiency with field bus networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet I/P, Profibus, ProfiNet, etc.) is a plus.

Work Environment

Fives' Seattle location, known as the person, has approximately 64 employees. This team includes engineers, technicians, and various other professionals working together to deliver innovative solutions. You'll primarily be working at Amazon order fulfillment facilities. This dynamic environment involves: high-tech facilities surrounded by advanced automation and robotics technology for efficient operations, a collaborative atmosphere working closely with engineers, technicians, and other professionals to solve problems and optimize systems, hands-on work actively involved in installing, debugging, and commissioning control systems on-site, travel opportunities based in Seattle but traveling to various Amazon facilities to experience different locations and setups, a fast-paced setting requiring quick thinking and adaptability to meet tight deadlines and ensure smooth operations, and customer interaction directly interacting with Amazon's team to understand their needs and ensure systems meet specifications.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.