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Fluke Corporation · 1 day ago

Operations Automation Engineer

Everett, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $139K/yr

Fluke Corporation is a global leader in creating software and technology for the future. They are seeking a hands-on Operations Automation Engineer to design, program, and support automated manufacturing and test equipment, focusing on standardizing and upgrading controls platforms to ensure reliable performance across production cells.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Daily on-site support for automation equipment in one of the highest volume factories at Fluke

Provide troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and upgrade complex controls/motion/robotics and mechanical issues to support factory operations (OTD & Productivity)

Maintain and update electrical schematics, controls documentation, and system drawings

Integrate vision, sensors, and serial communications into automation equipment

Ensure safe operation of all automation equipment in compliance with OSHA and company standards

Create, implement, and execute Preventative Maintenance plans on new and existing equipment

Develop, program, and maintain PLC logic, primarily on Automation Direct platforms:

Standardize and optimize control logic for consistency and reliability

Program, configure, and troubleshoot Automation Direct C-More HMIs (EA7, EA9, CM5 generations)

Configure and support Intelligent Actuator (IAI) linear slides:

Maintain and improve THK linear slides with stepper motor control driven directly by PLCs

Support SCARA robots for contact placement and assembly:

Partner with manufacturing and test engineers to identify automation upgrades and opportunities to improve cycle time, throughput, and repeatability

Lead standardization efforts to consolidate controls platforms across cells

Support Kaizen and continuous improvement events with automation expertise

Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), focusing on machine uptime, sustainment, and long-term reliability of automated systems

Lead automation upgrade projects from concept through deployment (requirements, design, programming, debug, validation, training)

Manage timelines, budgets, and vendors for controls-related projects

Train technicians and engineers in operation and troubleshooting of upgraded equipment

Plan, justify, and execute capital equipment (CAPEX) projects, ensuring alignment with operational and financial goals

Support implementation and utilization of the CMMS (eMaint) system to track equipment performance, preventive maintenance, and downtime

Oversee inventory and spare parts management for automation and controls equipment to minimize downtime and ensure readiness

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingRobotics experienceIndustrial communication protocolsElectromechanical systemsProject managementContinuous improvementCMMS experienceCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Automation Direct PLCs (Direct Logic, DoMore) and C-More HMIs

Strong background with robotics (IAI robotic slides and SCARA robots)

Knowledge of industrial communication protocols: I/O, RS485, serial communication, Ethernet/IP

Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining electromechanical systems in a production environment

Excellent cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Experience upgrading legacy controls systems and migrating platforms

Familiarity with stepper motor control, servo systems, and vision integration

Exposure to scripting/programming languages (Python, C#, VB) for automation support

Experience with high-volume manufacturing and automated test equipment

Knowledge of MES/SCADA integration and Industry 4.0/IIoT concepts

Experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software), or eMaint

Benefits

Bonus or Equity

Company

Fluke Corporation

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Fluke Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (NYSE: FTV), is the world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools and software.

Founded in 1948