iLocatum · 14 hours ago
PLC INTEGRATION ENGINEER
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expiLocatum is seeking a PLC Integration Engineer to integrate PLC software into production lines and manage the commissioning of automation systems. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams, defining testing requirements, providing technical support, and maintaining documentation to ensure system reliability and customer satisfaction.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Integrate PLC software into new or existing production lines at customer sites and adapt to existing customer workflows as needed
Manage the successful commissioning and installation of IPC-based automation systems at customer sites
Collaborate with the engineering team to design, develop, and implement new software features and manufacturing processes using Structured Text (ST) in the Beckhoff TwinCAT development environment
Define and execute rigorous testing requirements for automated systems to validate system safety, reliability, and efficiency
Document process workflows and device functionality for use by operators, maintenance personnel, and staff
Provide high-quality technical support and guidance to clients to ensure customer satisfaction
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, test results, defect reports, and other QA-related artifacts. Work with quality manager to ensure changes and developments are recorded to comply with ISO 9001 standard
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PLC programmer or equivalent
Demonstrated experience with process/workflow development, particularly in manufacturing environments
Proficiency with object-oriented programming in at least one language (C#/Java, Structured Text, or other) and knowledge of modern OOP design practices (Dependency Injection, Inheritance, Unit Testing, etc)
Understanding of different network topologies and ability to diagnose communication issues within an IP network
Experience with basic Git version control and code review practices with a remote repository (GitHub, Azure DevOps, etc)
Familiarity with the Beckhoff TwinCAT environment and/or Visual Studio is highly desirable
Ability to take ownership of tasks and solve problems independently with minimal supervision
Clear communication and collaboration skills in an engineering team. Leadership experience is a plus
Ability to write thorough and easy-to-follow technical documentation and device manuals for both customer and internal use
Demonstrated experience in customer support, preferably as a field engineer or similar
Willingness to travel as needed and provide global deployment support
Hybrid work arrangement: Up to 3-4 days in the office onsite and 1-2 days remote per week
Preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing facilities and operational workflows
Ability to follow a schematic and diagnose electrical wiring issues on the fly
Working knowledge of front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript/Typescript)
Understanding of semantic versioning practices and CI/CD pipelines
Basic mechanical design/CAD experience
Company
iLocatum
iLocatum is an executive search firm representing job openings in virtually every industry and job function across the country.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase