Control Systems Engineer III
Sigma Design · Kirkland, WA
$120,000–$170,000
Jul 1, 2026
Kirkland, WA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level engineering role focused on designing, programming, and commissioning custom control and vision systems for industrial equipment. Day-to-day work spans PLC and motion controller programming, electrical component selection, enclosure build support, and client-facing activities such as factory acceptance testing and on-site training. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers and ensuring designs meet relevant electrical safety standards.
Senior level · 7+ years · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA · Bachelor's required · Full-time
Pay in the description: $120,000–$145,000
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Why we read it this way (8)
This is an industrial/controls engineering role — not a traditional software or IT occupation. SOC 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is the closest available code, but it is an imperfect fit; the role is primarily an electromechanical/controls systems engineering position that sits closer to 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) or 17-2071 (Electrical Engineers), neither of which are available in the permitted code list.
The posted hiring range is $120,000–$145,000/year, with the full band extending to $170,000 based on experience and internal equity.
The 'III' in the title maps to a Senior-level individual contributor; the 7+ years requirement and client-facing, junior-engineer-guiding scope support this classification.
Location is stated as 'Pacific Northwest / In-Office'; Sigma Design is headquartered in the Portland, OR metro area (Tualatin, OR), so Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro CBSA is used.
Allen Bradley is listed as the primary PLC/HMI vendor example; Siemens, Yaskawa, Kollmorgen, Beckhoff, and IFM are listed as alternatives in the same requirement clause.
Cognex is listed as the primary vision system example; Keyence and iRVision are listed as alternatives.
ABB is listed as the primary robot brand example; Fanuc, Yaskawa, and Omron are listed as alternatives.
AutoCAD is listed as the primary CAD tool; SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical, and EPlan are listed as alternatives in the same clause.
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