Senior Controls Engineer - AST

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 at 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 $180,000. 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 will be supporting the continued improvement of the Engineering department. Some of your key responsibilities will include working with automation programing, control system designs, electrical schematics design/draft, performing experiments, machine testing and debug, and being a resource and support for our customers.  

Responsibilities: 

• Designs control systems for complex automation including robotics and visions. This includes PLC, HMI and other peripheral and modular codes.
• Draft operations and maintenance manuals in accordance with the designs and equipment.
• Participate in the installation/startup/testing of machinery at customer facilities.
• Participate in electrical and controls installation and supervision at customer facilities as needed.
• Perform machine testing, experiments, and debug activities to ensure designs reliably meet the project requirements.
• Execute factory acceptance testing with documented results.
• Execute and documents projects and tasks within given timelines and budgets with moderate oversight.
• Maintain technical records, test results, and documentation in support of "design and/or performance history".
• Estimate the number of hours required to accomplish tasks.
• Perform engineering responsibilities within budget and schedule limitations.
• Participate in the design review process and provide technical input to peers.
• Embrace AST's Process of Continuous Improvement across the organization.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in an electrical/engineering curriculum.
• 5 years of experience working in a similar position.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• 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).
• Self-motivated, energetic, and disciplined, with a keen attention to detail.
• Character that complements AST's long-standing culture of high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity.
• 25% travel expected or as the business needs.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. 
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test. 

This is a full-time position based in Tacoma. 

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. 

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