Job Title : Systems Engineer
Location : Bellevue, Washington
Work Style : Fully Onsite (up to 20% domestic travel required)
Salary : $66 – $71 per hour (W2)
Projected Total Compensation : Approx. $137,000 – $148,000 annually (based on 40 hrs / week)
Start : ASAP
Duration : 11-month contract
Interview Process : Not specified
About the Role (Summary of project)
Gentis Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer for an onsite 11-month engagement focused on designing, implementing, and supporting material handling and automation systems at scale. The Systems Engineer will work across controls engineering, large-scale automation deployment, and system integration projects for advanced manufacturing and distribution environments.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in industrial automation , PLC / IPC controls , material handling systems , and integrated automation solutions . This role requires strong project execution skills, technical leadership, and an ability to work in fast-moving, detail-oriented engineering environments.
What You’ll Do (Job Description) :
- Lead the design, deployment, and support of integrated automation solutions including material handling, high-speed packaging, and manufacturing lines.
- Manage and execute material handling or automation projects from concept through installation.
- Deploy and install PLC / IPC controls solutions (Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Codesys preferred).
- Automate, deploy, and support large-scale industrial infrastructure .
- Implement and support CI / CD processes for controls code deployment.
- Troubleshoot and optimize industrial networks (Profibus, ASi, Industrial Ethernet).
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities, including controls, mechanical, electrical, and operations.
- Create or support automated alarming, reporting, and KPI dashboards for plant and operational visibility.
- Maintain documentation including project schedules, code deployment notes, and technical requirements.
- Communicate technical status, risks, and solutions across engineering and operations teams.
- Travel up to 20% domestically to support installations, troubleshooting, or system rollouts.
What We’re Looking For (Must Haves) :
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics , or similar — or equivalent experience.5+ years in a relevant engineering role (Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, or Control Systems Engineer).Experience managing material handling or automation projects .Strong background in automation deployment and supporting large-scale infrastructure.Hands-on experience designing or implementing integrated automation systems .Experience with PLC / IPC code deployment (Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Codesys preferred).Experience with CI / CD pipeline build processes .Understanding of industrial networking : Profibus, ASi, Industrial Ethernet , and general Ethernet networking concepts.Strong organizational, time management, and detail-oriented execution skills.Preferred (Nice-to-Have Skills) :
Experience working in Operations Management or Distribution Center environments.Leadership experience managing material handling, automation, or technical projects .Repeated success leading complex industrial engineering projects or programs.Experience building automated alarms, reports, and KPI metrics for operational management.Additional depth with integrated automation solutions across packaging, conveyors, manufacturing, or robotics.