Control System Engineer

Well established Machinery Manufacturer here in the Portland area with a longstanding reputation as one of the best small to mid sized manufacturing companies to work for in the area seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to join its growing team. This is a newly created position in the company due to sustained growth. This individual will own Automation Integration Projects for complex customized machinery solutions for a wide range of applications.

Qualified candidates should have at least 2 years of ground up PLC Programming background. IDEAL candidates will also blend in some embedded systems design background (Python, C++, etc). Awesome work environment and excellent benefits package. Travel is minimal with just up to 10% to help commission final solutions at client sites. The company also embraces a hybrid work environment with 3 days per week on site at the factory.

Responsibilities

• Manage controls design and development of complex automation projects from start to finish, including commissioning at customer site
• Potential travel up to 10%.
• PLC programming with industry-standard platforms
• Integration of sensors, motion components, I/O into final and functional systems
• Work collaboratively with mechanical engineers to provide guidance on component selection and system design

Qualifications

• Proven experience (2+ years) as a controls engineer working with major PLC brands (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Fundamental understanding of electrical engineering principles, especially as relevant to the field of automation (power distribution, signal conditioning, safety interlocks, sensors, control buses, etc.)
• Experience with typical software engineering tools (Python, MATLAB, C++, etc.) for automation data logging, visualization, or control algorithm development a big plus.
• Curious, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work on challenging projects