PLC Electro-Mechanical Engineer - Everett, WA

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.

AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

Working side‑by‑side with AIT’s customers personnel at the customer site supporting production and physical plant equipment, the PLC Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technician is an active participant in the maintenance and continuous improvement of large‑scale automated aerospace assembly systems. They apply knowledge of controls/electrical/electro‑mechanical maintenance and repair best practices, as well as Root Cause Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement principles in diagnosing malfunctions, restoring, equipment to operation, and determining equipment modifications/enhancements.

They maintain, test, and repair PLCs, electrical/electro‑mechanical systems, and components.

• Readily understands AIT software and controls architecture in order to operate independently our with remote SME support to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Respond and follow up to customer inquiries or problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Start up and shuts down equipment in accordance with operation’s requirements, company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown.
• Provide technical support on PLC’s and network interfaces throughout the manufacturing floor.
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theory and principles, written specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repairs electrical/electro‑mechanical equipment including but not limited to PLCs, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gages/HMI and test equipment.
• Receive wiring diagrams, drawing, specification, and instructions, both verbally or in writing, concerning emergency and scheduled repair, installation, and inspection work to be performed.
• Service electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuit modules, printed circuit boards and similar electronic devices.
• Maintain and install communication cables, power distribution cables and wiring, and performs splicing as required.
• Perform all duties in a safe and collaborative manner and immediately report any potentially dangerous conditions or other safety concerns to the supervisor.
• Interfaces with other departments/personnel to achieve processing/manufacturing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors or Associates degree in related field preferred.
• Three or more years and/or equivalent experience preferred in PLC and HMI configuration and programming Control circuit analysis, design, troubleshooting and solving software/hardware issues in an industrial high voltage electrical maintenance.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Proficient computer experience/operation and PLC programming is necessary.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems.

• Ability to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a security clearance is preferred, but may not be required.

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Promote and comply with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to, use of all PPE.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• In depth knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
• Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and/or measuring devices.
• Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations and diligently follows through on commitments and…