Control Systems Engineer

Tidal Vision•Bellingham, WA

1d•$135,000 - $150,000

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 continuous-improvement best practices, and collaborate with operations and manufacturing teams. The role requires extensive PLC programming and knowledge of design systems, and includes travel to company locations and jobsites. Candidates may be based near one of the company’s locations in Everett, Bellingham, Rancho Cordova, Signal Hill, Berkeley, Lake Forest, Rodeo, or Avon Lake. The position works from a company office, at home, or at construction, customer, or industrial jobsites. The employee must follow safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas and onsite. 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. Employment is exempt and 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 (480V) 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 to walk, bend, twist, crouch, kneel, and move freely with minimal limitation.
Ability to follow safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas and onsite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley) PLC programming.
Experience with PanelView (Allen-Bradley) and C-More HMI systems.
SCADA design experience, including developing, modifying, and maintaining systems for data collection and recipe management across wide geographic areas; Ignition by Inductive Automation is preferred.
Knowledge of relational databases such as Microsoft SQL for reporting, data collection, and system integration.

Responsibilities

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for systems 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 600VAC or less.
Lead control-system 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 travel is 25%–50%.
Develop, modify, and maintain SCADA systems for geographically distributed data collection and recipe management (preferred qualification).
Use and understand relational databases such as Microsoft SQL for reporting, data collection, and system integration as required (preferred qualification).