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Controls Engineer

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$70,000 - 120,000 yearly

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Job Description - Controls Engineer


At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions. 
Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact on a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team member to meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best. AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer. 
Compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $70,000 to $120,000. All applicants are welcome to apply.  
Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, HSA account with employer contribution, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. 

What will I be doing?
As a controls engineer at AST, you design, develop, implement, and maintain complex automated pharmaceutical fill-finish equipment and digital services and products.

Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop control systems for complex automated systems using programmable logic controllers (PLC), robotic systems, human machine interface (HMI) platforms, vision systems, and other advanced technologies.  
  • Develop complex software, schematics, control systems, and smart technologies for machine automation, digital products and services.
  • Take design of products from conceptual phase to practical solution, to market.
  • Work closely with peers, vendors and technology platforms to provide controls and technological solutions.
  • Perform testing, evaluation, and reporting on new products and systems.
  • Write operations and maintenance manuals and other technical documents.
  • Participate in the installation, startup, , and acceptance testing of equipment at customer sites
  • Maintain technical records, test results, and documentation in support of design and/or performance history.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accredited electrical engineering or engineering curriculum, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with common industrial programming languages, HMI designs, industrial communications, smart machine, AI/machine learning, machine automation hardware/software, advanced sensory systems including machine vision.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%, determined by company need.
  • Understand industrial machinery specifications and standards.
  • Knowledge of machine control system design and the testing environment with a strong electrical acumen.
  • Skilled with computer software - Allen-Bradley PLC Platform, AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, -Excel, PowerPoint).
  • A collaborative team player who plays well with others, interdepartmentally and cross functionally to achieve company goals.
  • A strategic thinker who enjoys innovation and problem solving and goes above and beyond to identify root causes.
  • Self-motivated, energetic, and disciplined, with keen attention to detail.
  • Character that complements AST's long-standing culture of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity.
  • Senior roles may include more lead responsibilities.

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.

AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer. 

This is a full-time position based in Tacoma. Compensation is competitive, including salary, bonus potential, health plan options, competitive 401K match, and paid time off. 

 
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