PLC Electro-Mechanical Engineer - Everett, WA

AIT•Bothell, WA

82d•$100,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The PLC Electro-Mechanical Engineer works alongside customer personnel at customer sites to support production and physical plant equipment. The role participates in maintaining and continuously improving large-scale automated aerospace assembly systems. It applies controls, electrical, and electro-mechanical maintenance and repair practices, along with root-cause corrective action and continuous-improvement principles, to diagnose malfunctions, restore equipment operation, and determine equipment modifications or enhancements. The position maintains, tests, and repairs PLCs, electrical and electro-mechanical systems, and related components. The position provides technical support for PLCs and network interfaces throughout manufacturing operations, responds to customer inquiries, and performs scheduled and emergency repairs, installations, inspections, and routine maintenance. Work may be performed at customer sites and AIT locations, with travel up to 10% of the time. The role is based in indoor office and production environments, which may not be temperature controlled, and may involve exposure to sharp or hot objects, dirt, dust, grease, oil, and noise. Standard work hours apply; overtime may be necessary, and occasional scheduled off-shift work may be required. The role requires compliance with safety, quality, operational, and environmental policies. Employees entering production areas must wear required PPE. The position may require a government security clearance, and the posting states that applicants must meet applicable U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirements for clearance and ITAR compliance. Salary is $100,000–$106,000. AIT describes its compensation package as including free medical options for employees and their family, a casual work environment, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience and/or equivalent experience in PLC and HMI configuration and programming is preferred.
Experience with control-circuit analysis and design, troubleshooting, and resolving software and hardware issues in industrial high-voltage electrical maintenance is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic components and equipment, including use of special diagnostic instruments.
Proficient computer experience and PLC programming are necessary.
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
Ability to promote and comply with safety practices, including use of required PPE.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and measuring devices.
Clear and effective written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to use computers and common applications, including email, databases, word-processing programs, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to identify problems, review relevant information, develop options, and implement solutions.
Ability to work effectively with different levels of management, team members, and customers.
Reliable, responsible, and dependable; follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines.
Thoroughness and accuracy when completing tasks.
Ability to obtain, maintain, or currently possess a security clearance is preferred but may not be required.
Must meet the posting’s stated U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration-status requirements for ITAR compliance; the security-clearance statement says U.S. citizenship is required for consideration if a clearance is required.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and occasionally work scheduled off shifts if required.
Ability to climb or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and similar structures.
Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and travel on foot for extended distances or between work sites.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a desk and computer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate degree in a related field preferred.
Three or more years and/or equivalent experience in PLC and HMI configuration and programming, control-circuit analysis and design, troubleshooting, and resolving software and hardware issues in industrial high-voltage electrical maintenance preferred.
Ability to obtain, maintain, or currently possess a security clearance is preferred, but may not be required.

Responsibilities

Understand AIT software and controls architecture and resolve issues independently or with remote subject-matter-expert support.
Respond to and follow up on customer inquiries or problems in a timely and effective manner.
Start up and shut down equipment according to operational requirements, company safety procedures, and OSHA requirements.
Provide technical support for PLCs and network interfaces throughout the manufacturing floor.
Apply electrical, electronic, and mechanical theory, written specifications, electrical codes, material properties, and electronic-equipment operating principles to assigned work.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electro-mechanical equipment, including PLCs, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gages, HMIs, and test equipment.
Use verbal and written instructions, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications to perform emergency and scheduled repairs, installations, and inspections.
Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuit modules, printed circuit boards, and similar devices.
Maintain and install communication cables, power-distribution cables, and wiring; perform splicing as required.
Perform duties safely and collaboratively, promptly reporting potentially dangerous conditions and other safety concerns to the supervisor.
Coordinate with other departments and personnel to meet processing and manufacturing requirements.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what maintenance is needed.
Comply with AIT safety, quality, operational, and environmental policies, procedures, and applicable customer requirements.
Complete required training and wear required personal protective equipment when working in or entering production environments.
Perform other duties as assigned.