Controls Engineer

Position: - Advance Control Engineer

Location: - Moses Lake, WA

Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Design and review P&IDs, process descriptions, and documentation required for process automation.
• Create and maintain control system documentation, including instrument indexes, specification sheets, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O mapping, and control narratives.
• Generate complete process control design packages in accordance with Engineering Project Guidelines and industry best practices.
• Design, configure, and program industrial control systems (DCS/PLC).
• Define and coordinate physical locations for instruments, control valves, and I/O cabinets.
• Design, analyze, and troubleshoot Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production staff to understand process needs and specify/procure instrumentation and control components.
• Work with IT and OT teams to design and implement process control networks.
• Utilize historical process and alarm data to identify and troubleshoot process issues.
• Administer DCS/PLC software systems, ensuring cybersecurity, user access control, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Monitor and maintain DCS/PLC hardware health using industry-standard tools.
• Perform PID loop tuning using manual or software-based methods.
• Support startup and commissioning activities, including servers, switches, software, and field devices.
• Implement and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Modbus TCP/IP, Fieldbus, and DeviceNet.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and ISO quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial control system design and programming.
• Proficient in DCS and PLC systems design and configuration.
• Experience with digital motor control and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Preferred experience with DeltaV and Allen-Bradley control platforms.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, instrumentation, and process control principles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Majority of premiums paid by the company (includes virtual medical and mental health options).
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Company-paid benefits: Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Club Membership Program, and Education Assistance.
• Additional benefits: Voluntary life, AD&D, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness insurance.
• Relocation assistance, travel reimbursement, position-based clothing, and ongoing training opportunities.