Controls Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA
Controls Engineer jobs in Seattle, Washington concentrate in SoDo, the industrial Duwamish corridor, and Eastside submarket around Bellevue and Renton, across aerospace, advanced manufacturing, utilities, and life sciences. Employers actively hiring include Blue Origin, Amazon, and ENFRA. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerBlue Origin
Work type88% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Companies hiring11
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Controls Field Engineer II (Airport Seattle)
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Daifuku
Controls Field Engineer II (Airport Seattle)
Seattle, Washington
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Controls Engineer II
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Blue Origin
Controls Engineer II
Seattle, Washington
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Electro-Mechanical & Controls Engineer
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MER Equipment
Electro-Mechanical & Controls Engineer
Seattle, Washington
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Engineer - Controls & Automation III
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Blue Origin
Engineer - Controls & Automation III
Seattle, Washington
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Fuel Cell Controls Engineer
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Controls Field Engineer II (Airport Seattle)
Daifuku·Seattle, Washington
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Job Description
Overview:
The company is currently seeking a Controls Field Engineer.
Daifuku is the world class leader in design, build, and installation of large scale, airport baggage conveyor security systems. Daifuku has delivered and is currently in the process of delivering multiple large baggage handling systems (BHS) to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).Responsibilities:
Major Areas of Responsibility
Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.
Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.
At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.
Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.
The company is currently seeking a Controls Field Engineer.
Daifuku is the world class leader in design, build, and installation of large scale, airport baggage conveyor security systems. Daifuku has delivered and is currently in the process of delivering multiple large baggage handling systems (BHS) to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
As a Field Controls Engineer for SeaTac Onsite Operational Support, you will be responsible for onsite expertise for operating the BHS along with the operational and maintenance teams onsite. You will be trained in the Daifuku standards and designs specific to the SEA projects so that you can help identify and troubleshoot issues.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Interpret electrical/PLC control systems including device/layout drawings; motor control panel drawings; and wiring schematics.
- Technical support and troubleshooting of PLC based hardware and software.
- Understand control system functionalities.
- Configure (for replacements), troubleshoot, and repair: sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters and encoders.
- Be available for peak times, weekends, nights, or holidays as required by the customer.
Basic Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of systems and services.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Basic Skills & Abilities
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate course.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of you, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Verbal and Written Expression and Recognition — Listening to, understanding, and communicating information and ideas through spoken or written words and sentences.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong, or is likely to go wrong, even if the solution to the problem is not obvious.
- Conscientiousness – Thorough and diligent in one’s duties. Recognizes tasks that need to be completed and facilitates the completion of those tasks independently.
- Occasionally working extended hours, weekends, and holidays in support of customer needs.
Education & Experience
- BSEE, E.T. or relevant technical degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two (2) years of experience in industrial automation controls design and commissioning (preferred).
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC ControlLogix programming (preferred).
- Experience with material handling equipment (preferred).
Scope of Work
The primary scope of work for this project includes the following:
- Provide a dedicated onsite Controls Engineer to support: a. BHS startup and operations support.
- Make programing modifications when requested or as needed.
- Monitor BHS health and make changes as needed.
- Work with the Port of Seattle maintenance team and provide system improvement recommendations.
- Coordinate and elevate BHS concerns and changes with Daifuku’s home office engineering team.
- Onsite support will be for five (5) days per week (M-F), 04:00 to 13:00.
- Provide after hours, weekends and holiday phone/remote support for up to 10 hours per month.
- Training for the onsite Controls Engineer will be provided by Daifuku’s home office engineering team located in Novi, Michigan.
- Initial contract duration for the onsite Controls Engineer will be for three (3) years.
Demonstrated Physical Abilities
Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence. While on job sites, must be able to walk airports and plants and remain standing for most of the shift.
Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.
Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.
At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.
Daifuku
Controls Field Engineer II (Airport Seattle)
Seattle, Washington
Added 2d ago
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Job Description
Overview:
The company is currently seeking a Controls Field Engineer.
Daifuku is the world class leader in design, build, and installation of large scale, airport baggage conveyor security systems. Daifuku has delivered and is currently in the process of delivering multiple large baggage handling systems (BHS) to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).Responsibilities:
Major Areas of Responsibility
Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.
Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.
At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.
Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.
The company is currently seeking a Controls Field Engineer.
Daifuku is the world class leader in design, build, and installation of large scale, airport baggage conveyor security systems. Daifuku has delivered and is currently in the process of delivering multiple large baggage handling systems (BHS) to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
As a Field Controls Engineer for SeaTac Onsite Operational Support, you will be responsible for onsite expertise for operating the BHS along with the operational and maintenance teams onsite. You will be trained in the Daifuku standards and designs specific to the SEA projects so that you can help identify and troubleshoot issues.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Interpret electrical/PLC control systems including device/layout drawings; motor control panel drawings; and wiring schematics.
- Technical support and troubleshooting of PLC based hardware and software.
- Understand control system functionalities.
- Configure (for replacements), troubleshoot, and repair: sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters and encoders.
- Be available for peak times, weekends, nights, or holidays as required by the customer.
Basic Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of systems and services.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Basic Skills & Abilities
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate course.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of you, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Verbal and Written Expression and Recognition — Listening to, understanding, and communicating information and ideas through spoken or written words and sentences.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong, or is likely to go wrong, even if the solution to the problem is not obvious.
- Conscientiousness – Thorough and diligent in one’s duties. Recognizes tasks that need to be completed and facilitates the completion of those tasks independently.
- Occasionally working extended hours, weekends, and holidays in support of customer needs.
Education & Experience
- BSEE, E.T. or relevant technical degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two (2) years of experience in industrial automation controls design and commissioning (preferred).
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC ControlLogix programming (preferred).
- Experience with material handling equipment (preferred).
Scope of Work
The primary scope of work for this project includes the following:
- Provide a dedicated onsite Controls Engineer to support: a. BHS startup and operations support.
- Make programing modifications when requested or as needed.
- Monitor BHS health and make changes as needed.
- Work with the Port of Seattle maintenance team and provide system improvement recommendations.
- Coordinate and elevate BHS concerns and changes with Daifuku’s home office engineering team.
- Onsite support will be for five (5) days per week (M-F), 04:00 to 13:00.
- Provide after hours, weekends and holiday phone/remote support for up to 10 hours per month.
- Training for the onsite Controls Engineer will be provided by Daifuku’s home office engineering team located in Novi, Michigan.
- Initial contract duration for the onsite Controls Engineer will be for three (3) years.
Demonstrated Physical Abilities
Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence. While on job sites, must be able to walk airports and plants and remain standing for most of the shift.
Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.
Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.
At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.
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Who's Hiring
- Blue Origin19
- Amazon5
- ENFRA2
- Eaton2
- Daifuku2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
Controls Engineer Jobs in Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a controls engineer job in Seattle?
Focus your search on Seattle's aerospace and defense primes clustered in Renton and Everett, the process and utilities companies along the Duwamish, and the life sciences employers expanding in South Lake Union. Hands-on PLC and SCADA experience with platforms common in those sectors carries the most weight locally. Networking through regional engineering societies and attending events at the Washington State Convention Center puts you in front of hiring managers who recruit locally first.
Which companies hire controls engineers in Seattle?
Seattle controls engineer roles are posted by Blue Origin, Amazon, and ENFRA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Seattle's mix of aerospace primes, heavy industrial manufacturers, public utilities, and growing biotech campuses means the employer pool is broader and more varied than most comparable metro areas.
Are there remote controls engineer jobs in Seattle?
Yes, though controls engineering is largely hands-on work, so fully remote roles are uncommon compared to purely desk-based disciplines. About 12% of controls engineer openings tied to Seattle are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in roles focused on systems design, documentation, and project engineering rather than commissioning or on-site maintenance.
How can I get a controls engineer job in Seattle with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path locally is through a technician or automation support role with one of Seattle's mid-size manufacturers or utilities contractors, where you work alongside senior engineers on live systems. Seattle Community College and Bellevue College offer applied automation programs that local employers actively recruit from. Targeting co-op or apprenticeship postings at aerospace suppliers in Renton gives you hands-on PLC exposure that translates directly into full controls engineering roles.
Which industries hire the most controls engineers in Seattle?
Most controls engineer openings in Seattle sit in Manufacturing, Energy, and Electronics & Hardware, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Seattle's deep aerospace manufacturing base, long-established port and utilities infrastructure, and rapidly expanding life sciences corridor in South Lake Union collectively sustain consistent demand across those sectors year-round.
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