Automation Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation & Manufacturing Systems

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 168,067,000 - 210,773,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer in Portland, OR to support development and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.

The role focuses on PLC programming, industrial networking, cybersecurity, data collection, and electrical systems to improve reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable controls solutions, maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering/technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience supporting automation and manufacturing systems.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, and troubleshooting automated equipment and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, implement, and validate hardware/software for automated equipment and control systems.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy enhancements to automation hardware and software.
• Implement machine safety improvements and ensure compliance with electrical and safety standards.
• Analyze equipment performance data to perform root cause analysis and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot production equipment related to quality, reliability, and system performance.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial networking

Data collection & analytics

Electrical systems

C# / Java programming

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

AutoCAD

Job description

Automation Controls Engineer

Industrial Automation & Manufacturing Systems

Portland, OR

$58.65-$73.55/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and industrial control systems. This role focuses on PLC programming, industrial networking, equipment modernization, cybersecurity, data collection, electrical systems, and production automation while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, select, implement, and validate hardware and software solutions for automated manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy enhancements to automation hardware, software, and production equipment.
• Implement machine safety improvements and ensure compliance with applicable electrical and safety standards.
• Analyze equipment performance data to perform root cause analysis and resolve recurring production issues.
• Troubleshoot production equipment related to quality, reliability, repeatability, and system performance.
• Design, develop, and maintain industrial networking infrastructure, equipment connectivity, and cybersecurity solutions.
• Develop and maintain automated data collection systems supporting equipment performance metrics, including OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and machine uptime.
• Collaborate with Operations to develop data acquisition strategies and improve manufacturing visibility.
• Develop engineering solutions to address equipment obsolescence, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
• Verify equipment, software, and material specifications meet design and operational requirements.
• Generate system specifications from production requirements and develop bid packages and purchase specifications for equipment suppliers.
• Lead or support projects involving the acquisition, installation, modification, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain hardware, software, system configurations, and engineering documentation.
• Evaluate design concepts and manufacturing solutions to improve producibility and overall system performance.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, safety, purchasing, finance, research and technology, suppliers, and operations to implement engineering solutions.

Qualifications:

• US Citizenship Required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution (ABET accreditation preferred but not required).
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience supporting automation, manufacturing systems, industrial equipment, or related engineering environments.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, and troubleshooting automated equipment and control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial automation, equipment integration, and production support.
• Experience developing engineering documentation, system specifications, and equipment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing or production environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with electrical and electronic control systems.
• PLC programming experience using Siemens, Rockwell, Fanuc, or similar platforms.
• Programming experience using C#, Java, Visual Basic, or similar languages.
• Experience with industrial networking, servers, databases, and manufacturing system connectivity.
• Experience troubleshooting automated systems and production equipment.
• Experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), including PXI, PCI, VXI, IEEE-488, RS-485, and CAN Bus.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, or similar CAD software.
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Visual Studio.
• Project management experience supporting capital equipment or manufacturing improvement initiatives.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of 'World Class Service. World Class Company.'