Controls Engineer II

Inpria, a subsidiary of JSR Corporation, has an immediate opening for a Controls Engineer II in Corvallis, OR. This hands‑on position is responsible for developing and improving control systems for new and existing equipment in our pilot and high‑volume manufacturing areas, supporting EUV photoresist batch production for semiconductor customers. The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter who can work efficiently and communicate well with the engineering, management and operations teams.

• Develop and maintain control logic, safety systems, and process instrumentation to improve reliability and efficiency (PID, loop tuning, interlocks, batch control).
• Design, program, and troubleshoot HMI & SCADA System (Ignition, Novunex, Factory Talk).
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi, Unitronics).
• Specify, configure, and commission sensors, actuators, and industrial networks (Ether Net/IP, Modbus, Profibus, OPC, fieldbus, etc.).
• Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new or upgraded equipment.
• Read and develop electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control panel layouts.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting equipment and process control issues.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives in automation and controls.
• Work with equipment engineers and vendors to evaluate new equipment for compatibility with existing controls and data acquisition infrastructure.
• Support SCADA to MES integration for new equipment and product recipes.
• Support and streamline standard and non‑standard formulation batch production.
• Create control plans using process theory of operations.
• Work with production and equipment engineers to develop and update process and instrumentation diagrams (P&).
• Work in cleanroom environments and practice clean handling procedures to minimize contamination.
• Support manufacturing team on first response to equipment downtime.
• Investigate system performance, cycle time, ageing, and loading to predict failures.
• Understand normal and abnormal system operation and analyze sensor data to determine root cause of failures.
• Follow, update, and create written SOPs and process instructions.
• Modify equipment drawings and CAD files with revision control.
• Follow safe work practices including wearing PPE.
• Analyze data using statistical control methods, respond to process deviations, and report findings to relevant teams.
• Use quality management systems to escalate process deviations to material review board.
• Provide on‑call engineering support in rotation with engineering team during evenings and/or weekends, pending business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in controls, electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering with a minimum of 2 years experience supporting production and/or controls and automation.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and web‑based platforms.
• Demonstrates good chemical hygiene, safe laboratory practices; recognizes hazardous conditions and addresses them.
• Well organized, proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, quality‑minded, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment, willingness to support off‑shift hours through engineer‑on‑call rotation.
• Demonstration of active and effective communication skills, verbal, and written.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug test.

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to use a keyboard and mouse for computer data entry and/or analysis, and for presenting data.
• Ability to wear a respirator (upon training/certification) for processes where required.
• Ability to wear standard cleanroom attire in areas that require it.
• Ability to wear standard PPE in areas that require it.
• Ability to work in a production environment for long periods of time.
• Ability to move full 55‑gallon drums with appropriate equipment.
• Ability to use a glovebox with thick rubber gloves to accurately pour, pipet, mix, and handle chemicals in small vials or bottles.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery, including, but not limited to forklifts and drum lifters.
• 40 hours/week or more.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds from floor to table height.
• Ability to use a hand truck, drum lifter, and pallet jack to transport heavy objects.
• Ability to sit and/or stand in one place for extended periods.
• Physical activities include using hand tools, bending, stooping, pushing, lifting, climbing stairs, carrying, walking and/or reaching on a frequent basis.
• Ability to precisely handle small bottles, packages, labels, and other materials.
• Travel to vendors or to Inpria’s Beaverton, OR office (