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We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Control System Engineerto join a leading Company located in theSelah, WA surrounding area.

Salary: $111,900-132,000

The Control Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting advanced automation and control systems across production facilities. This role includes the development, integration, and maintenance of process control hardware, software interfaces, and applications. The engineer will lead efforts in system design, programming, installation, testing, and troubleshooting, while also supporting operator , mechanic , and supervisor training on new and upgraded systems. As a subject matter expert, the Control Systems Engineer plays a key role in shaping long-term controls and automation strategy, with a strong emphasis on scalable MES solutions and cross-plant standardization.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Research, develop, write, and install complex applications, programs, and modifications in process control systems, including : PID controls, cascade controls, multi-controller outputs to high and low signal select functions to final control elements, feed forward , and function generator configurations .

+ Work with screen development, graphics standards and management, dynamic graphic element configuration for process controls, alarm management, and trending in HMI and SCADA applications.

+ Collect data on computerized process control systems and troubleshoot and resolve identified problems.

+ Perform Ethernet Network configurations for industrial control applications, including IP address management and network diagram creation and/or editing.

+ Maintain, program, and support plant SCADA systems, data historians, alarm notification systems, and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) infrastructure.

+ This includes development and troubleshooting within the Ignition platform, ensuring reliable data flow, visualization, and integration with plant operations.

+ The Control Systems Engineer will also contribute to MES feature development , including downtime tracking, production reporting, and training interfaces, in alignment with corporate standards and plant-specific needs .

+ Consult with contractors and consultants on capital improvement projects and plant expansions.

+ Interpret equipment and plant issues and recommend best practice s.

+ Oversee modifications to current systems and plant expansions; design, code, and implement new programs; review the work of contractors to assure contract provisions are being met; and oversee resources needed to achieve the project schedule and commitment.

+ Manage and lead projects by taking responsibility and ownership of all aspects of the project.

+ Develop scopes of work for given projects; estimate resource requirements for defined scope; and ensure that the programming specifications for a given project are met.

+ Provide data mapping requirements for industrial control applications and create “interface control documents” ( ICD's ) that provides data mapping between systems, as needed.

+ Develop new and analyze existing process control systems to optimize function and to improve and correct deficiencies in the initial design.

+ Serve as a resource and mentor to plant control technicians by providing support and guidance on implementing system improvements.

+ Provide operator retraining to effectively implement changes .

+ Implement process equipment commissioning to ensure design, operation, and budget expectations are met.

+ Design and/or develop new processes and utility systems as required by company needs and project assignments.

+ Design, implement and document power systems for facilities and processes.

+ Have regular attendance and work an appropriate number of hours to get the essential functions completed .

+ Perform under the Working Conditions described below.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

+ A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field is preferred, with a minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience.

+ Alternatively, a minimum of 15 years of experience performing system integration, project management, PLC/HMI development programming, process engineering, control systems engineering, or related.

+ A minimum of 4 years of direct experience with Inductive Automation's Ignition SCADA platform is required. Proficiency with the Perspective module is highly desired.

+ International Society of Automation – Certified Automated Professional and/or Certified Control Systems Technician is highly desirable.

+ In-depth working knowledge of various manufacturers, PLC and HMI hardware and software applications.

+ Understanding of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E and effectively implementing electrical projects using this code.

+ Working knowledge of process control systems, including instrumentation and process control hardware, software, and methods.

+ Understand food processing, thermal systems, CIP systems, and packaging.

+ Knowledge of graphic arts.

+ Low voltage wiring, facility power distribution, electrical and controls panel wiring, and instrumentation functionality.

+ Principles and practices of complex programs and project development and administration.

+ Principles and practices of process and equipment design.

+ Principles and practices of construction management.

+ Principles and practices of electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering and their application to food manufacturing facilities.

+ Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

+ Manage and coordinate a variety of complex projects.

+ Ability to design and execute extremely complex PLC and SCADA programs, including analyzing, designing, coding, testing, and debugging.

+ Ability to troubleshoot industrial processes.

+ Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

+ Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project the consequences of proposed actions.

+ Understand and interpret specifications, maps, plans, and reports pertaining to complex capital improvement projects and plant expansions.

+ Effectively organize, plan, and execute.

+ Use computers and computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, PLCs, HMD, and SCADA programs.

+ Meet behaviors established in performance management and development process.

+ Use computers and computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and AutoCAD.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance