Control Systems Engineer III in Camas, Washington at Sigma Design

Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Position Details:

• This position will be In-Office
• The hiring range for this role is typically between $109,000 and $132,000 annually with the full range extending to $155,000 annually, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Primary Function:
The Control Systems Engineer III will lead the design and execution of moderately complex control systems. This includes defining requirements, interfacing directly with clients, and guiding junior engineers.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Architect, design/develop and implement custom controls and vision systems solutions.
• Program, network, commission, analyze, diagnose, and debug control systems with a wide variety of hardware: PLCs, microprocessors, motion controllers, HMIs, robots, servo drives, VFDs, servos, steppers, and/or inductions motors, vision systems, and all types of sensors.
• Specify control components and support creation of the BOM.
• Design control systems to the UL508A, UL61010, and NFPA 79 regularity standards.
• Support creation of electrical wiring and cable diagrams. Support the Lab during the electrical enclosure builds.
• Assist in writing and reviewing system specification documents. Support the creation of operations manuals
• Test/Validation, perform FAT, SAT, and onsite training.
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 7+ years experience integrating complex mechanical-electrical systems.
• Programming PLCs, safety PLCs, motion controllers, and HMIs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Yaskawa, Kollmorgen, Beckhoff, IFM, etc.)
• Sizing/selecting circuit protectors, wiring, cables, sensors, controllers, system I/O, drives and motors, etc.
• Integrating and programming vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, iRVision, etc.), robots (ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, Omron, etc.), and other devices for custom-designed equipment or a work cell.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electric, EPlan).
• Great understanding of closed loop control, instrumentation, controls systems, enclosure design, safety codes and regulations (UL 508A, NFPA79, UL61010, etc.).
• Demonstrated track record of working as part of a cross-functional team to deliver results with exceptional quality, in addition to being on time, on budget and meeting the needs of the customer.
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group.
• Professional demeanor interfacing with the client and the team members
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values.
• Pass a post-offer background verification.

Work Environment:
Standard office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.

SigmaDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer