Control Systems Engineer

Tidal Vision•Bellingham, WA

About The Position

Tidal Vision is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design and deliver high-quality control panels, troubleshoot and resolve control-system issues, establish best practices for continuous improvement, and collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams. The role requires extensive knowledge of PLC programming and design systems, and includes travel to company locations and jobsites, estimated at 25%–50% as needed. Candidates may be based near one of the listed locations: Everett, Bellingham, Rancho Cordova, Signal Hill, Berkeley, Lake Forest, Rodeo, or Avon Lake. Work may take place in a company office, at home, or at construction, customer, or industrial jobsites. Employees must follow safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas and while on site. The role requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to walk, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, and move freely with minimal limitation. The incumbent is subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming.
Ability to understand and modify electrical schematics.
Strong experience designing and implementing control systems for high-voltage (480 V) applications.
Strong understanding of industrial automation protocols such as EtherNet/IP and Modbus.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with project teams.
Willingness to travel to various work locations.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and walk, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, and move freely with minimal limitation.
Must follow safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas and while on site.
Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley) PLC programming.
Experience with PanelView (Allen-Bradley) and C-More HMIs.
Experience developing, modifying, and maintaining SCADA systems for data collection and recipe management across wide geographic areas.
Experience with Ignition by Inductive Automation.
Understanding and experience using relational databases such as Microsoft SQL.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for applications such as chemical production lines, water treatment systems, and remote monitoring units.
Create and configure HMIs to meet operator and process requirements.
Design control panels, wire-ways, and conduit runs, and select components for systems of 600 VAC or less.
Lead system integration projects from design through implementation, ensuring systems operate smoothly and efficiently.
Create and update CAD drawings for control panels and electrical systems.
Diagnose and resolve issues in existing control systems, including third-party systems.
Travel to company locations and jobsites as needed, estimated at 25%–50%.
When applicable, develop, modify, and maintain SCADA systems for data collection and recipe management across wide geographic areas.
Use relational databases such as Microsoft SQL for reporting, data collection, and system integration as required.