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KEITHLY ELECTRIC COMPANY: Controls Field Engineer - Seattle, WA

Employer: Keithly Electric Company

Job Description:
In this role, you'll be involved in the full lifecycle of controls engineering - from design and programming to field testing, commissioning, and startup - offering strong project ownership and hands-on experience.

What you will be doing:
Design instrumentation and control systems
Program PLCs and HMIs
Develop control panels for process equipment
Support design of power and control electrical systems
Participate in field testing, commissioning, and startup activities
Travel to client sites around the greater Seattle-Tacoma area for controls related work

Preferred Skills & Experience (5 years minimum):
Instrumentation, Motor Control and Troubleshooting
PLC & HMI programming/development
Knowledge of Logic design and PLC I/O development
Allen Bradley Factory Talk & Studio 5000 (Rockwell Toolkit)
Process, Batch, PID and motion control
Ladder and Function Block Logic programming
Troubleshooting- PLC, Relay, Controls
Field Device Wiring
Drafting of panel and control drawings (ACAD)
Networking – Ethernet, Modbus, ProfiNet, RS-232/485
Ability to learn, design & deploy network based PLC/HMI applications
Strong customer management skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills

Benefits:
401(k) 3% Match
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
and much more

Contact Person: Sarah Erickosn
Phone: 206/763/6875
Email: careers@keithlyelectric.com
Location: 827 S Director St • Seattle , WA
Application Method: Email
Base Pay: $100,000-$125,000


Posted on September 22, 2026

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