Automation Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking an Automation Engineer with a solid background in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical engineering and 5+ years in technical automation and controls engineering.

You will work on PLC programming, HMI design, project documentation, client interfacing, and process control system development for varied industries, including pharmaceuticals and biotech. The role emphasizes design, testing, and continuous improvement in a fast-changing environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years in project-based automation and control engineering.
• Experience in process-based industries (pharmaceuticals, biotech, food & beverage, specialty chemicals).
• Experience in consulting and/or system integration.

Responsibilities

• Program PLCs and handle HMI configuration and design.
• Handle Project Documentation.
• Assist with quoting projects.
• Write specifications, schedules and technical reports.
• Interface with the client on technical matters.
• Assist with estimates and proposals.

Skills

PLC

DCS

HMI

SCADA

Rockwell

Emerson

Inductive Automation

Process Control

Instrumentation

Hybrid work

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Emerson

Inductive Automation

Job description

We are looking for someone with a solid background in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical preferred) and at least 5+ years of technical automation and controls engineering experience. Someone who is interested to dive deeper into new and varied automation software, perform electrical design, design manufacturing operating systems from scratch, work on instrumentation and design and continuously improve process knowledge and be able to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.

Our Automation Engineers work on projects like developing and executing process control system integration projects and performing design, development and testing of electrical equipment and control systems, every day.

Responsibilities:

• Program PLC's and handle HMI configuration and design.
• Handle Project Documentation.
• Assist with quoting projects.
• Write specifications, schedules and technical reports.
• Interface with the client on technical matters.
• Assist with estimates and proposals.

Required skills

• BS Degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of five years' experience in project-based automation and control engineering.
• Experience working in the process-based industries (pharmaceuticals, biotech, food and beverage, and/or specialty chemicals industry.
• Experience in consulting and / or system integration.
• Experience with Rockwell, Emerson, and/or Inductive Automation preferred.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment is a plus.
• Process Control and Information System Design / Development.
• PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, and Network Configuration.
• Electrical Design and Instrumentation Specification.

Qualifications:

• Above average skills in planning, organization, time management and meeting clear standards and objectives.
• Ability to be highly focused, self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Ability to practice proactive communication (both written and verbal) with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
• Ability to utilize past learning to understand and handle new situations and accept change as a challenge.
• Ability to make independent decisions (when required).