Controls Technician Jobs in Washington
Controls Technician jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace manufacturing, food and beverage processing, semiconductor fabrication, and commercial building automation, with openings at every level from entry-level technicians through senior controls engineers. The heaviest hiring activity is in the Seattle metro, the Tri-Cities area, and Spokane, where established employers like Boeing, Lamb Weston, and Siemens maintain significant operations and regularly bring on controls talent. The most in-demand specialties right now are PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial network integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.
What You Will Be Doing
In this role, you'll support the reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement of manufacturing controls systems used to build high-voltage capacitors and integrated modules for Helion’s fusion reactor systems. We’re looking for a Senior Controls Technician to troubleshoot complex automated equipment, support controls-related maintenance and commissioning, and partner with Controls Engineering and Factory Development teams to improve system architecture, maintainability, and readiness for scale.
This is an onsite role in Everett, WA reporting to the Supervisor of Technical Maintenance, and may require schedule flexibility as operations grow toward multi-shift and eventual 24/7 coverage.
You Will
Maintain, troubleshoot, and restore complex automated manufacturing equipment, including PLC/HMI-controlled systems, instrumentation, drives, sensors, safety circuits, robotics, and SCADA interfaces.
Support production uptime through rapid diagnosis of electrical, controls, network, and automation faults while following lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and established escalation practices.
Perform controlled minor updates to PLC/HMI logic, parameters, alarms, recipes, and operator interfaces to support equipment operation, maintenance, and reliability; escalate larger changes through engineering change control.
Support controls checkout, commissioning, validation, and handoff for new or modified equipment in partnership with Controls Engineering, Factory Development, equipment vendors, and system integrators.
Improve maintainability by documenting faults, root causes, corrective actions, procedures, and troubleshooting guides in the CMMS and relevant controls documentation.
Identify recurring controls issues, weak architectures, obsolete components, and support gaps; help define practical improvements that reduce downtime, improve technician leverage, and prepare systems for production scale.
Other duties as required.
Required Skills
5+ years of experience supporting industrial automation, controls, or production equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, apprenticeship, military technical training, or formal controls training may be considered in place of some direct experience.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting ability with PLC/HMI-controlled equipment, electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, drives (VFD and Servo), industrial networks, electrically and pneumatically controlled valves and machine safety systems.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and process diagrams
Experience supporting robotics and SCADA/HMI platforms used in automated manufacturing environments; examples may include Fanuc, Ignition, FactoryTalk, Rockwell/Studio 5000, Siemens/TIA Portal, or similar systems.
Ability to safely troubleshoot energized industrial systems when appropriate, while following lockout/tagout, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), arc-flash, machine guarding, and site safety procedures.
Ability to document troubleshooting steps, root cause, corrective actions, procedures, and minor controls changes clearly to support handoff, repeatability, and future maintenance.
Ability to work assigned schedules as operations evolve, including day, swing, night, rotating, overtime, weekend, or on-call coverage as needed.
Ability to lift up to 49 pounds unassisted, stand and walk during shifts up to 12 hours, and regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach below the waist and above the head.
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Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
About Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.
What You Will Be Doing
In this role, you'll support the reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement of manufacturing controls systems used to build high-voltage capacitors and integrated modules for Helion’s fusion reactor systems. We’re looking for a Senior Controls Technician to troubleshoot complex automated equipment, support controls-related maintenance and commissioning, and partner with Controls Engineering and Factory Development teams to improve system architecture, maintainability, and readiness for scale.
This is an onsite role in Everett, WA reporting to the Supervisor of Technical Maintenance, and may require schedule flexibility as operations grow toward multi-shift and eventual 24/7 coverage.
You Will
Maintain, troubleshoot, and restore complex automated manufacturing equipment, including PLC/HMI-controlled systems, instrumentation, drives, sensors, safety circuits, robotics, and SCADA interfaces.
Support production uptime through rapid diagnosis of electrical, controls, network, and automation faults while following lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and established escalation practices.
Perform controlled minor updates to PLC/HMI logic, parameters, alarms, recipes, and operator interfaces to support equipment operation, maintenance, and reliability; escalate larger changes through engineering change control.
Support controls checkout, commissioning, validation, and handoff for new or modified equipment in partnership with Controls Engineering, Factory Development, equipment vendors, and system integrators.
Improve maintainability by documenting faults, root causes, corrective actions, procedures, and troubleshooting guides in the CMMS and relevant controls documentation.
Identify recurring controls issues, weak architectures, obsolete components, and support gaps; help define practical improvements that reduce downtime, improve technician leverage, and prepare systems for production scale.
Other duties as required.
Required Skills
5+ years of experience supporting industrial automation, controls, or production equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, apprenticeship, military technical training, or formal controls training may be considered in place of some direct experience.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting ability with PLC/HMI-controlled equipment, electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, drives (VFD and Servo), industrial networks, electrically and pneumatically controlled valves and machine safety systems.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and process diagrams
Experience supporting robotics and SCADA/HMI platforms used in automated manufacturing environments; examples may include Fanuc, Ignition, FactoryTalk, Rockwell/Studio 5000, Siemens/TIA Portal, or similar systems.
Ability to safely troubleshoot energized industrial systems when appropriate, while following lockout/tagout, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), arc-flash, machine guarding, and site safety procedures.
Ability to document troubleshooting steps, root cause, corrective actions, procedures, and minor controls changes clearly to support handoff, repeatability, and future maintenance.
Ability to work assigned schedules as operations evolve, including day, swing, night, rotating, overtime, weekend, or on-call coverage as needed.
Ability to lift up to 49 pounds unassisted, stand and walk during shifts up to 12 hours, and regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach below the waist and above the head.
#LI-ONSITE #LI-SA1
Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
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Who's Hiring
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controls technician jobs across Washington.
- Experience programming PLCs from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent platforms
- Proficiency with SCADA systems and HMI configuration in an industrial environment
- Associate degree or technical certificate in industrial automation, electronics, or instrumentation
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and control drawings
- Familiarity with industrial networking protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus
- Working knowledge of NEC electrical codes and Washington industrial safety regulations
Controls Technician Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a controls technician in Washington?
Most controls technicians in Washington enter through a two-year technical degree or certificate in industrial automation, electronics, or instrumentation from a community college such as Bellingham Technical, Renton Technical, or Columbia Basin College. Washington does not require a specific state license for the controls technician role itself, but employers consistently prefer candidates who hold industry credentials like a Certified Control Systems Technician designation from ISA, plus demonstrated PLC and SCADA experience.
Which companies hire controls technicians in Washington?
Employers hiring controls technicians in Washington right now include LONG Building Technologies, The Building People, and Veterans Prime, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's mix of aerospace, food processing, and semiconductor manufacturing means controls technician openings are distributed across both large anchor employers and regional industrial contractors throughout the state.
Which Washington cities have the most controls technician jobs?
Seattle, Renton, and Spokane account for the largest concentration of controls technician openings in Washington. The Seattle metro leads because of its dense manufacturing, commercial construction, and technology infrastructure base, while the Tri-Cities and Spokane draw openings from food processing plants, agricultural operations, and regional industrial facilities that depend on automated controls systems.
Are there remote controls technician jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Controls technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring on-site access to machinery, control panels, and networked industrial equipment, so most roles are facility-based. About 50% of controls technician openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to involve SCADA monitoring, remote diagnostics, or project engineering work rather than direct equipment maintenance.
How can I get hired as a controls technician in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a technical certificate or associate degree at a Washington community college, then applying to apprenticeship programs or entry-level automation technician roles at manufacturers, facilities management firms, or industrial contractors. Boeing, Siemens, and large food processors in the Tri-Cities area periodically run structured technician development programs, and lateral moves from electrical helper, maintenance technician, or instrumentation assistant roles are a common way in. Earning a basic PLC programming certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge.
Where can I find and apply to controls technician jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to controls technician jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly.
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