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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Jubilant HollisterStier CMO
Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next
As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.
We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.
For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place
If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.
Why builders choose us:
- Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
- Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
- A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
- A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
- A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.
If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas — you belong here.
Job Description:
The Maintenance Controls Tech III holds a general responsibility for production equipment throughout the manufacturing facility with regard to all controls (including PLCs), electrical/mechanical projects and repairs. The technician will provide lead support in various Maintenance tasks related to preventive maintenance, updating, repairing, optimizing and installing existing and new equipment. The technician will also support electrical projects initiated by Maintenance work orders, Maintenance Management or Project Engineering Personnel.
- Provide controls expertise on programmable logic controllers (PLCs), loop control equipment, variable frequency drives, chart recorders and operator interface devices. These devices may be used in sterilizers, lyophilizers, filling machines, air handlers, chillers, vial cappers, etc. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairs, performance of preventive maintenance, and providing programming changes when required.
- Communicate controller programming information to others in an informative way to support troubleshooting and investigations. Individual must be able to train and provide detailed guidance to other maintenance technicians, and to be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision from the maintenance management and engineering staff.
- Will be required to lead low voltage (<480V) electrical troubleshooting and repairs while providing support for facility renovations, equipment installations, maintenance work orders, etc.
- Read and understand construction and machine blue prints, including machine drawings, building construction floor plans, P&ID diagrams, electrical drawings, schematics for pneumatic, gas supply, vacuum and high pressure piping systems.
- Understand DC, AC circuits, motor control and measuring techniques to aid in troubleshooting.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite proficiency, software installation and upgrades, basic computer repair, and a basic understanding of computer networking. Previous experience with SAP desired.
- Responsible for understanding the proper use of engineering and maintenance documentation, which is required under cGMPs. Examples include the Maintenance Work Order System, Critical Backups, Change Request System, SOP documentation, Validation documentation, etc.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- 4+ years related experience
- Microsoft Word
- Mechanical Aptitude; along with PLC duties the position will also provide mechanical maintenance support as directed by maintenance management.
- Manual Dexterity
- Read and understand construction and machine blue prints
- The incumbent must possess the knowledge typically attained through successful completion of a two year degree in a technical discipline or a technical certification with 5 to 10 years of practical experience in a process controls or applications type position. This includes the ability to write complex and detailed reports to document work completed.
Preferred:
- AAS Degree & Technical Certification
- PLC training or degree
- Lead Experience, Pharmaceutical Experience, Regulated Industry Experience
- Advanced Vocational/Specialized Knowledge
- PLC Certified programming certifications
- Microsoft Excel
Working Environment:
- Ability to lift 60 pounds unassisted
- Exposure to Allergens
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Twisting
- Job work will require the Technician to move throughout the facility on an as needed basis.
- The maintenance technician shall be able to achieve and maintain aseptic gown certification for working/troubleshooting in aseptic manufacturing environments.
- Travel >10%
- Working in Aseptic Areas
- Exposure to Allergens
- Routine environment with simple rules and detailed instruct
- Managing conflict and influencing outcomes
- There will be latitude in the application of problem-solving strategies, but within the context of current industry practices and cGMP and with an appropriate level of input from senior level employees.
Location: Spokane, WA — On Site, Full Time
Shift: Weekend Days – Friday-Sunday + E/O Thursday – 6am-6pm
Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters
Hiring Wage: $40.85 – $55.28 + 12% shift differential, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.
At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.
Starting on your first day, you receive:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Unlock Your Potential
If you’re seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, we welcome your application today. Apply online:
Careers - Jubilant HollisterStier
Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you require assistance applying for a position, contact:
JHS‑TalentAcquisition@jubl.com
Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing
We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.
Jubilant HollisterStier CMO
Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next
As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.
We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.
For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place
If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.
Why builders choose us:
- Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
- Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
- A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
- A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
- A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.
If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas — you belong here.
Job Description:
The Maintenance Controls Tech III holds a general responsibility for production equipment throughout the manufacturing facility with regard to all controls (including PLCs), electrical/mechanical projects and repairs. The technician will provide lead support in various Maintenance tasks related to preventive maintenance, updating, repairing, optimizing and installing existing and new equipment. The technician will also support electrical projects initiated by Maintenance work orders, Maintenance Management or Project Engineering Personnel.
- Provide controls expertise on programmable logic controllers (PLCs), loop control equipment, variable frequency drives, chart recorders and operator interface devices. These devices may be used in sterilizers, lyophilizers, filling machines, air handlers, chillers, vial cappers, etc. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairs, performance of preventive maintenance, and providing programming changes when required.
- Communicate controller programming information to others in an informative way to support troubleshooting and investigations. Individual must be able to train and provide detailed guidance to other maintenance technicians, and to be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision from the maintenance management and engineering staff.
- Will be required to lead low voltage (<480V) electrical troubleshooting and repairs while providing support for facility renovations, equipment installations, maintenance work orders, etc.
- Read and understand construction and machine blue prints, including machine drawings, building construction floor plans, P&ID diagrams, electrical drawings, schematics for pneumatic, gas supply, vacuum and high pressure piping systems.
- Understand DC, AC circuits, motor control and measuring techniques to aid in troubleshooting.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office suite proficiency, software installation and upgrades, basic computer repair, and a basic understanding of computer networking. Previous experience with SAP desired.
- Responsible for understanding the proper use of engineering and maintenance documentation, which is required under cGMPs. Examples include the Maintenance Work Order System, Critical Backups, Change Request System, SOP documentation, Validation documentation, etc.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- 4+ years related experience
- Microsoft Word
- Mechanical Aptitude; along with PLC duties the position will also provide mechanical maintenance support as directed by maintenance management.
- Manual Dexterity
- Read and understand construction and machine blue prints
- The incumbent must possess the knowledge typically attained through successful completion of a two year degree in a technical discipline or a technical certification with 5 to 10 years of practical experience in a process controls or applications type position. This includes the ability to write complex and detailed reports to document work completed.
Preferred:
- AAS Degree & Technical Certification
- PLC training or degree
- Lead Experience, Pharmaceutical Experience, Regulated Industry Experience
- Advanced Vocational/Specialized Knowledge
- PLC Certified programming certifications
- Microsoft Excel
Working Environment:
- Ability to lift 60 pounds unassisted
- Exposure to Allergens
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Twisting
- Job work will require the Technician to move throughout the facility on an as needed basis.
- The maintenance technician shall be able to achieve and maintain aseptic gown certification for working/troubleshooting in aseptic manufacturing environments.
- Travel >10%
- Working in Aseptic Areas
- Exposure to Allergens
- Routine environment with simple rules and detailed instruct
- Managing conflict and influencing outcomes
- There will be latitude in the application of problem-solving strategies, but within the context of current industry practices and cGMP and with an appropriate level of input from senior level employees.
Location: Spokane, WA — On Site, Full Time
Shift: Weekend Days – Friday-Sunday + E/O Thursday – 6am-6pm
Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters
Hiring Wage: $40.85 – $55.28 + 12% shift differential, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.
At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.
Starting on your first day, you receive:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Unlock Your Potential
If you’re seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, we welcome your application today. Apply online:
Careers - Jubilant HollisterStier
Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you require assistance applying for a position, contact:
JHS‑TalentAcquisition@jubl.com
Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing
We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.
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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, Mantis Innovation, and Helion Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Spokane, and Renton 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 November 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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