Controls Engineer

Globe Machine Manufacturing • Tacoma, WA

46d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Globe Machine Manufacturing is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage controls design for custom industrial machinery and systems throughout their lifecycle. This role involves hardware selection, PLC/HMI programming, testing, start-up, and commissioning. The engineer will collaborate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, project management, and customers on a global scale, with approximately 40% travel required for international site visits for start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting. This is an opportunity to see designs transition from concept to operational machinery at customer facilities worldwide.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 3+ years designing controls or electro-mechanical systems for industrial/manufacturing equipment or capital equipment.
• Hands-on PLC programming and HMI development.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and motion control systems.
• Experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens platforms (RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Step7, WinCC, Wonderware InTouch).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Effective communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for custom industrial machinery and automated equipment, developing supporting drawings and schematics in AutoCAD.
• Specify electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, motion, and controls components.
• Program and configure PLC-based systems, HMIs, industrial networks, MCC hardware/software, and closed-loop servo controls.
• Test completed equipment, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary programming, configuration, or design modifications.
• Lead start-up and commissioning at customer sites, ensuring systems perform as designed.
• Partner with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, sales, purchasing, and project management throughout the design and build process.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and contractors to meet technical and performance requirements.
• Contribute to operation and maintenance documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level