Entry-Level Controls Engineer

Job Description

Entry-Level Controls Engineer

Location: Mukilteo, WA

Company: Electroimpact

About Electroimpact

Electroimpact specializes in aircraft assembly automation, offering innovative solutions in robotics, automated fiber placement, riveting machines, and wing assembly lines. As a company owned and operated by engineers, we prioritize exceptional engineering over profitability. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate across electrical, controls, and fluidic engineering to design and build custom machinery entirely in-house. Learn more at: www.electroimpact.com/company/about

We seek engineers passionate about bringing ideas to life and contributing to every stage of the product lifecycle – from concept and design to manufacturing, testing, installation, and customer support. At Electroimpact, engineers work closely with customers, ensuring their efforts have a direct and meaningful impact while driving innovation in aerospace automation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly-motivated Entry-Level Controls Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of control systems for advanced automation and machine-tool systems used in aerospace manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in control systems or automation, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively on complex multidisciplinary projects. Candidates should show evidence of applied experience through student teams, internships, capstone projects, lab work, or personal projects involving controls, automation, or robotics. A strong interest in hands-on debugging, system integration, and bringing machines to life is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support PLC-based controls systems for custom automated machinery
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and fluidic engineers on multidisciplinary projects
• Participate in machine bring-up, testing, debugging, and in-house integration
• Assist with I/O checkout, sensor and actuator validation, and system troubleshooting
• Support machine installation, commissioning, and customer training at locations worldwide
• Contribute to maintaining customer satisfaction through responsive post-installation support
• Document control logic, system changes, and troubleshooting findings as needed

Qualifications

Education

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a U.S. ABET or Engineers Canada-accredited undergraduate program in Electrical or Computer Engineering.

Skills

• Demonstrated exposure to control systems concepts within the past two years (coursework, labs, projects or internships)
• Understanding of basic automation concepts such as PLCs, I/O, sensors, actuators, or motion control
• Strong written and verbal communication

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 30 lbs. to waist high frequently

Other Requirements

• Flexible hours and overtime when needed

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $40.86 – $45.67/hr (DOE)

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Profit sharing

Application Instructions

Apply online at: www.electroimpact.com/jobs

Electroimpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Disability