Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

The Company is seeking a talented and motivated Controls Engineer to join our innovative team in Seattle, WA. As a Controls Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing control systems for our advanced robotic solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the future of automation in fulfillment centers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for robotic applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration of control systems.
• Develop and maintain control algorithms and software using structured text on Codesys platforms.
• Conduct system testing, debugging, and optimization to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Create and maintain documentation for control systems, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for control systems in production environments.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in control engineering and robotics to continuously improve our systems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in developing production motion control systems for robotics or industrial automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Codesys, and PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
• Strong understanding of control theory, system dynamics, and feedback control systems.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python
• Experience with interdisciplinary developments that involve hardware, software, and algorithm co-design.
• Experience in one or more relevant technical areas: robotics, sensors, real-time systems, embedded systems, distributed systems, simulation, high-performance scientific computing, or building infrastructure for engineering/science users
• Expertise building and testing real-time systems.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure and tool development for scientific/engineering users.
• Demonstrated experience incubating and productionizing new technology from idea generation through implementation.
• Experience in professional software development.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with functional safety standards and IEC standards (e.g., IEC 61131-3).
• Knowledge of machine learning and computer vision techniques.
• Experience with HMI development and system monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with value engineering and cost optimization for control systems.
• Experience with EtherCAT communication protocols and BOSH deployment tools.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.