Field Service Engineer - Remote Eligible

Remote Field Service Engineer + Travel

This position involves traveling to large material handling sites to perform controls qualifications, specifically I/O checks, on newly installed equipment. Ideally suited for someone based in a central location, the projects are primarily located in the western region.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various sites up to 80% of the time, typically Monday to Friday over two weeks, followed by a one-week break.
• Perform I/O checks on 10-20 conveyance lines at material handling sites.
• Engage in PLC programming and debugging with vendors, primarily using Ladder Logic, comprising 75% of the role.
• Ensure vendor quality assurance and compliance with IQ/OQ standards.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in PLC Programming.
• Proficiency in Python or Java.
• Strong controls engineering knowledge.
• Ability to travel extensively. 70%

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Vendor management experience.
• Experience with controls engineering and IQ/OQ standards.

Work Environment

On weeks when not traveling, candidates have the flexibility to work remotely from home. The position offers the opportunity to be part of a new team with potential for further work after the first contract.

Job Type & Location

This is a 12+ month Contract position based out of Seattle, Washington.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $67.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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