PLC INTEGRATION ENGINEER

PLC Integration Engineer

Location : Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Must-Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering , or related field

2+ years of experience as a PLC Programmer or Integration Engineer in a manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience integrating PLC software into production lines at customer sites

Proficiency with Structured Text (ST) and object-oriented programming concepts

Experience commissioning and supporting automation systems in the field

Ability to troubleshoot network communication issues (IP-based systems)

Comfortable in customer-facing roles and providing technical support

Willingness to travel as needed for customer deployments

About the Role

We are hiring a PLC Integration Engineer to support the integration, commissioning, and deployment of advanced IPC-based automation systems at customer sites. This role blends hands-on field work with software development, testing, and customer collaboration. You will work closely with engineering teams to implement reliable, scalable automation solutions while ensuring smooth customer adoption and long-term system performance.

This is a hybrid role in the Seattle area , offering a mix of onsite engineering, field deployment, and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate and deploy PLC software into new and existing customer production lines

Lead commissioning and installation of IPC-based automation systems at customer facilities

Collaborate with engineering teams to design, develop, and implement software features and manufacturing processes using Structured Text (ST) in the Beckhoff TwinCAT environment

Define and execute testing protocols to validate system safety, reliability, and performance

Troubleshoot automation, software, and network issues during deployment and runtime

Document system workflows, device functionality, and operating procedures for customers and internal teams

Provide high-quality technical support and guidance to customers before, during, and after deployment

Maintain detailed documentation including test plans, results, defect reports, and change records

Partner with the Quality team to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 documentation standards

Technical Qualifications

Experience with object-oriented programming (C#, Java, Structured Text, or similar)

Understanding of modern OOP principles (inheritance, dependency injection, unit testing)

Familiarity with Git-based version control and collaborative code review workflows

Knowledge of network architectures and IP-based communication systems

Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT and / or Visual Studio strongly preferred

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing environments and operational workflows

Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical wiring issues

Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript / TypeScript

Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and semantic versioning

Basic mechanical design or CAD experience

Soft Skills & Work Style

Strong sense of ownership with the ability to work independently

Clear communicator and effective collaborator within cross-functional engineering teams

Ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation

Prior experience in customer support or field engineering is a plus

Work Arrangement & Travel

Hybrid schedule : 3–4 days onsite, 1–2 days remote per week

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for customer deployments