Controls Engineer III

3MD Inc. • Redmond, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer III leads controls and automation projects, including complete system design, advanced programming, architecture development, and integration of new equipment. This role serves as a subject matter expert for troubleshooting, documentation, and process optimization. The engineer mentors junior staff, drives controls standards, coordinates with customers, vendors and contractors, and ensures projects meet safety, quality, and performance requirements. Operates with minimal oversight and contributes to strategic planning of the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering: preferably Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or related Automation fields
• Expert-level PLC/HMI programming and system integration experience
• Strong understanding of system architecture, industrial networking, and SCADA platforms
• Experience leading automation projects and system startups
• Competence with electrical design tools, safety circuits, and code compliance
• Proven ability to perform advanced troubleshooting and system optimization
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Ability to develop standards, best practices, and technical documentation
• 5-10 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming, and implementation of large-scale control system projects
• Architect control-system layouts, networks, PLC standards, and automation strategies
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on complex or intermittent failures
• Develop controls standards, best practices, and documentation requirements
• Train, mentor, and support engineers and technical staff
• Work with vendors, review proposals, and approve technical deliverables
• Ensure system reliability, maintainability, and compliance with regulatory and company guidelines

Benefits

• U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.
• U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 6 scheduled paid holidays.
• Additionally, eligible hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees accrue up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service and may annually take up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time.
• Additional paid sick leave is also provided if required by state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees