Entry-Level Controls Engineer

Job Description

Entry-Level Controls Engineer | Electroimpact

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Electroimpact, located in Mukilteo, WA. Electroimpact specializes in advanced aircraft assembly automation, designing and building innovative solutions including robotics, automated fiber placement, riveting machines, and complete wing assembly lines. As a company owned and operated by engineers, the focus is on exceptional engineering quality rather than solely on profitability. This role is crucial for bringing complex automation ideas to life, contributing to every stage of the product lifecycle from concept and design through manufacturing, testing, installation, and ongoing customer support, ensuring direct and meaningful impact in aerospace automation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Mukilteo, WA
• Pay: $40.86–$45.67 hourly
• Mission: Develop, implement, and troubleshoot control systems for advanced automation and machine-tool systems used in aerospace manufacturing.

What You’ll Actually Do
• System Development: Develop and support PLC-based controls systems specifically designed for custom automated machinery in aerospace applications.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate actively with electrical, mechanical, and fluidic engineers on complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects to ensure integrated solutions.
• Machine Integration: Participate comprehensively in machine bring-up, rigorous testing, detailed debugging, and in-house integration processes.
• Global Support: Support machine installation, commissioning, and provide customer training at various locations worldwide as part of project deployment.
• Customer Satisfaction: Contribute to maintaining high customer satisfaction through responsive post-installation support and addressing operational needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional, either currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a U.S. ABET or Engineers Canada-accredited undergraduate program in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Experience: Demonstrated exposure to control systems concepts within the past two years, evidenced through coursework, labs, projects, or internships. Candidates should show applied experience via student teams, internships, capstone projects, lab work, or personal projects involving controls, automation, or robotics.
• Skills: Strong understanding of basic automation concepts, including PLCs, I/O, various sensors, actuators, and motion control. Possesses strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Bonus: A strong interest in hands-on debugging, comprehensive system integration, and the practical application of bringing machines to life is highly valued for this role.