Senior Control Systems Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Control Systems Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Control Systems Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Programming/commissioning/troubleshooting PLC and HMI across multiple platforms and control systems in an R&D test environment
• Work with IT to develop and maintain an OT network for control systems
• Interface existing and new lab equipment into an EPICS environment
• Maintain, upgrade, and provide guidance on the expansion of an EPICS-based controls environment
• Provide best practice guidance for data acquisition and data retention. Familiarity with ASME NQA-1 standards is a plus
• Support the Responsible Test Engineer during the shakedown and testing of control systems in an R&D environment
• Review and revise procedures to align with HMI implementation in consultation with system operators and designers
• Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities
• Implement cybersecurity and network best practices in industrial control environments
• Demonstrate exemplary safety practices and foster a culture of safety in a testing environment
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent, and 3 years of relevant experience; advanced degree a plus.
• Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining control systems using EPICS (Base, IOC development, database records, CS-studio screens, etc.).
• Experience in the design and application of experimental hardware, instrumentation, and engineering laboratory or industry best practices.
• Experience with PLCs such as Siemens, Beckhoff, NI, and other control hardware, and their programming and integration with EPICS.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C , ST, and Ladder logic
• Experience developing and deploying EPICS applications on Linux platforms, including shell scripting and system configuration.
• Experience with data acquisition and controls for complex engineering systems with many I/O signals from highly varied sensors and instruments
• Proficiency with protocols such as Modbus, RS-232/485, Ethernet, EtherCat, and experience integrating them in an industrial or scientific control environment.
• Experience designing OT and control systems networks to allow for flexible experimental setups
• Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technicians with demonstrated results
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, creative thinker
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week
• Ability to handle projects that include multiple objectives and the ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently to solve challenging problems and provide recommendations in a timely manner
• Travel Required: 0-25%.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $52 - $85/hr.
• Location: Everett, WA.
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person status
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.