Pay: $75,000 - $125,000
About ASC Machine Tools
ASC Machine Tools, Inc. has built industrial equipment in Spokane for more than 75 years. Our engineers work closely with production and service teams to build reliable machinery for customers in a variety of industries.
Position Summary
We are looking for an Automation Engineer who enjoys turning ideas into working machinery. You will take control systems from design and programming through testing and startup, then see the finished equipment come to life on the shop floor.
This is a hands-on job with a good mix of electrical design, PLC and HMI programming, machine testing, and troubleshooting. You will work directly with engineers, production staff, and customers on equipment built for a variety of industries. If you like solving real-world problems and seeing the results of your work, this is the kind of role where you can do both.
Key Responsibilities
- Design electrical and control systems for industrial machinery.
- Write, test, and maintain PLC and HMI software.
- Work with mechanical engineers, production staff, and other teams to bring machine systems together.
- Plan assigned work and keep the project team informed of progress and problems.
- Take part in design reviews, machine builds, startup, testing, and validation.
- Troubleshoot electrical and controls problems in the shop and in the field.
- Find ways to improve machine performance, lower costs, and make equipment easier to build and service.
- Work with electrical drafters to create wiring schematics and bills of materials.
Scope by Experience
Responsibilities will be based on experience. Junior engineers will work with guidance as they learn our systems and processes. More experienced engineers will lead larger projects, make technical decisions, coordinate work across teams, and mentor other engineers.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or experience in related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in place of a degree.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Good troubleshooting and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing electrical control systems.
- Experience with a PLC programming platform such as Studio 5000, TIA Portal, or CODESYS.
- Ability to organize work and meet project requirements and schedules.
The following experience is useful but not required:
- Experience with industrial or agricultural machinery, or experience in a manufacturing plant maintaining, modifying, or supporting automated equipment.
- Servo, hydraulic, or other motion control systems.
- C, C++, C#, JavaScript, Python, or another programming language.
- IIOT protocols such as MQTT or OPCUA
- SQL or PostgreSQL.
- HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Red Lion Crimson, FactoryTalk.
- IEC machine safety standards.
- NFPA, NEC, UL508A standards.
- Mentoring engineers or drafters.
Why Join ASC Machine Tools?
- Salary of $75,000-$125,000, depending on experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) plan.
- Hands-on engineering work with industrial machinery.
- A team environment where engineers work directly with production and service staff.
- Work and live in Spokane, with nearby access to outdoor recreation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or relevant related experience in place of a degree
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
- Good troubleshooting and communication skills
- Experience designing electrical control systems
- Experience with a PLC programming platform such as Studio 5000, TIA Portal, or CODESYS
- Ability to organize work and meet project requirements and schedules
- Experience with industrial or agricultural machinery or automated equipment maintenance, modification, or support
- Experience with servo, hydraulic, or other motion control systems
- Experience with C, C++, C#, JavaScript, Python, or another programming language
- Experience with IIOT protocols such as MQTT or OPC UA
- Experience with SQL or PostgreSQL
- Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition, Red Lion Crimson, or FactoryTalk
- Knowledge of IEC machine safety standards, NFPA, NEC, or UL508A standards
- Experience mentoring engineers or drafters
What We Do
ASC Machine Tools, Inc. is a Spokane-based machinery engineering and manufacturing company specializing in rollforming machinery and coil-handling equipment. It serves metal-construction producers making roofing, siding, purlins, decking, doors, and related profiles, while also supplying heavy-duty coil-handling equipment for beverage-can production and high-production lines for agricultural applications. Its equipment reaches customers worldwide, with an installed base in more than 60 countries.
