Position Title: PLC PROGRAMMER
Department: Engineering
Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Status: Exempt
Hours / Shift: Full Time (40 hrs), Mon–Fri
Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000/year
Location: Sterling International at Spokane Industrial Park 3808 N. Sullivan Rd Bldg 16 Spokane, WA 99216
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life & AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA); paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays; 401k with company match; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); employee discount site; and as of 07/31/25, employee referral program.
About Sterling:
RESCUE! Pest Control Products is a line of eco-friendly goods found at all major home improvement retailers in the US and beyond. Our goal is to design, manufacture, and market the most effective pest control solutions. Our team provides decades of experience on how to be successful in a competitive retail market. We pride ourselves on finding the right job for every employee. Sterling International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for programming automation equipment using both PLCs and HMIs and providing technical support to improve existing equipment.
Essential Duties:
- PROGRAMMING & DESIGN: Program PLC and HMI systems for automated work cells. Programs will interface with VFDs, Smart Motors, Robotic Systems, and other devices.
- SUPPORT & IMPROVEMENTS: Test programs for reliability and error recovery. Develop troubleshooting guides for equipment. Provide technical support for legacy equipment including continuous improvement projects, as well as program changes due to variable Production needs.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement standard engineering practices and accurately document completion. Adhere to safety standards. Abide by company policies and model core Sterling values. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar field desired, or a combination of education and experience. 3+ years Allen Bradley programming experience required. Detailed knowledge of PLC automation software and coding languages required. Experience with FANUC Robots or similar robotics a plus.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Bachelors degree, preferred
- Field of study: engineering, preferred
- Skill: FANUC, preferred,
- Skill: Robotics, preferred
- Skill: programmable logic controllers, required
- Mechanical knowledge, required, and
- Electrical systems, required.
Key Competencies:
- Knowledge of mechanical systems and experience reading electrical systems required. Must have excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and be able to manage multiple projects while meeting established timelines. Must have mechanical aptitude, ability to develop and execute design of experiments, and be computer proficient, especially in Microsoft Office products.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- The work environment is in a general office setting with time spent in the machine shop. May be exposed to moving machine parts.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
