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Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.\nAbout Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:\nTidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.\nOur commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.\nJob Summary:\nWe are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design and deliver high-quality control panels, troubleshoot and resolve control systems, establish best practices for continuous improvement, and work collaboratively with the operations and manufacturing teams. This role requires extensive knowledge in PLC programming and various design systems. This position will require travel to our various locations and jobsites.\n*We are open to candidates who sit near one of our many locations: Everett, WA; Bellingham, WA; Rancho Cordova, CA; Signal Hill, CA; Berkeley, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Rodeo, CA; and Avon Lake, OH.\nEssential Job Functions:\nPLC Programming: Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs using various control systems, such as chemical production lines, water treatment systems, remote monitoring units, etc. Studio 5000 (Allen-Bradley) preferred.\nHMI Design: Create and configure HMIs to meet operator and process requirements. PanelView (Allen-Bradley) and C-More preferred.\nControl System Design: Design control panels, wire-ways, conduit runs, and select appropriate components for high-voltage (600VAC or less) systems.\nSystem Integration: Lead projects from design to implementation, ensuring all systems operate smoothly and efficiently.\nElectrical Drawings: Create and update CAD drawings for control panels and electrical systems.\nTroubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues in existing control systems, including 3rd-party systems.\nTravel: estimated 25%-50% as needed to various locations.\nBasic Qualifications:\nAssociates degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.\n5+ years of hands-on experience with PLC and HMI programming.\nUnderstand and be able to modify electrical schematics.\nStrong experience in designing and implementing control systems for high-voltage (480V) applications.\nStrong understanding of industrial automation protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.).\nExcellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams.\nWillingness to travel to various work locations.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nSCADA Design: Develop, modify, and maintain SCADA systems for data collection and recipe management spanning wide geographic areas. Ignition by Inductive Automation preferred.\nDatabase Interaction: Utilize and understand relational databases, such as Microsoft SQL, for reporting, data collection, and system integration as required.\nLicensing & Special Requirements:\nIncumbent is subject to a criminal background check.\nWe are open to candidates who sit near one of our many locations: Everett, WA; Bellingham, WA; Rancho Cordova, CA; Signal Hill, CA; Berkeley, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Rodeo, CA; and Avon Lake, OH. \nWorking Conditions and Physical Requirements:\nWork is performed within one of our location offices, at home, or and at construction, customer or industrial job sites. This position will be expected and required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas and while on-site. Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required. 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