Posted: 07/27/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 32172 Job Location: Onsite Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Control Systems Specialist

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Control Systems Specialist opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Design, build, wire, test, and troubleshoot electrical control panels and instrumentation systems for laboratory and industrial test facilities.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition systems.
Configure and integrate instrumentation, sensors, heaters, control valves, VFDs, motors, and other field devices into control systems.
Support startup, shakedown, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems in an R&D environment.
Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and instrumentation drawings to support installation, testing, and operation of systems.
Develop user-friendly operator interfaces and data acquisition architectures that provide reliable monitoring and control of test systems.
Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, communications, and control system issues during installation, commissioning, and testing.
Develop and maintain system documentation including wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O lists, calibration records, and test procedures.
Assist in developing control system specifications from process flow diagrams (PFDs), process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and engineering requirements.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to automation, instrumentation, controls, testing, and data acquisition systems.
Evaluate commercially available instrumentation, controls hardware, and data acquisition solutions for applicability and scalability.
Demonstrate exemplary safety practices and foster a culture of safety in laboratory and testing environments.
Support continuous learning and application of industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of system design, construction, and operation.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly, display respect, and foster teamwork across multidisciplinary organizations.

Job Qualifications:

Associate degree, technical certification, trade school training, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical controls, automation, instrumentation, mechatronics, or a related technical field.
Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience building, troubleshooting, commissioning, or maintaining industrial control systems, instrumentation systems, automated equipment, or laboratory test systems.
Experience building and wiring electrical control panels from electrical schematics.
Experience programming and troubleshooting National Instruments LabVIEW applications and data acquisition systems.
Experience integrating instrumentation, sensors, heaters, VFDs, control valves, motors, and other field devices.
Experience with industrial instrumentation, automation, electrical controls, or robotics.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and instrumentation drawings.
Experience with common laboratory or industrial data acquisition hardware and software such as National Instruments systems.
Field experience in startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, diagnostics, testing, and calibration of electrical and instrumentation systems.
Ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, operators, and technicians with demonstrated results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize work effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently to solve challenging technical problems and provide recommendations in a timely manner.
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, or similar software for development of electrical schematics, panel layouts, and control system drawings.
Experience with PLC and HMI programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet, or OPC.
Experience designing or supporting UL508A control panels.
Experience with SCADA systems, industrial automation platforms, or distributed control systems.
Experience commissioning first-of-a-kind equipment, prototypes, or R&D test systems.
Experience with data acquisition and controls for complex engineering systems with large numbers of I/O signals.
Experience supporting high-temperature process systems or industrial testing facilities.
Qualified Electrical Worker certification or equivalent training.
Journeyman Electrician, Instrument Technician, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related technical background.
Travel Required: 0-10%. #TerraPro

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range: $46-$74/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
Location: Everett, WA
Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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