Job#: 3057630
Job Description:
Automation Engineer Location: Bellevue, WA (On-site) Role Overview This organization is deploying a series of high-profile, automated and semi-automated production lines within the facility. The successful candidate will assume complete ownership of these automated systems, leading the installation, bring-up, and commissioning phases in coordination with integration partners. This position requires active, line-side presence to manage equipment uptime, control systems, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve high-volume production standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the physical installation, bring-up, and commissioning of automated lines alongside third-party integrators.
- Own the Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) process, validating equipment against technical specifications and driving punch list items to closure.
- Maintain equipment uptime and reliability through robust preventative maintenance programs, spare parts management, and detailed failure analysis.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotics, motion control, vision systems, and safety circuits.
- Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and implement necessary machinery upgrades.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including machine specifications, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and standard maintenance procedures.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external automation integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering, or an equivalent combination of extensive hands-on technical experience. Experience: Minimum of 8 years of dedicated experience in equipment, automation, or controls engineering, including direct ownership of automated manufacturing machinery. Candidates demonstrating approximately 20 years of equivalent hands-on experience without a formal degree will also be considered. Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in programming and debugging Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs directly. Proven experience with FANUC robot programming, machine vision systems, pneumatics, and robust safety systems (safety PLCs, light curtains, guarding, and LOTO). Strong capability in root-cause failure analysis utilizing structured methodologies such as DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone, or 8D. Preferred Qualifications
- Architect-level control systems depth, including writing PLC logic from scratch and setting up advanced vision platforms such as Cognex.
- Fluency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, specifically SolidWorks or CATIA, for tooling and fixture modifications.
- Experience integrating production equipment with plant Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for quality and uptime tracking.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.