Automation Engineer

Brightpath Associates LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC in Portland, OR is seeking an Automation Engineer with 5+ years of technical automation and controls experience. You will design, implement, and test process control systems, perform electrical design, and work on instrumentation while meeting deadlines in a fast-changing environment.

On a typical day you will program PLCs, configure HMIs, prepare technical reports and specifications, interface with clients, and assist with project quotes and proposals.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering.
• Five or more years in project-based automation and control engineering.
• Experience in process-based industries (pharmaceuticals, biotech, food & beverage, specialty chemicals).
• Experience in consulting or system integration.
• Experience with Rockwell, Emerson, or Inductive Automation preferred.
• Hybrid work environment is a plus.
• Process Control and Information System Design/Development.
• PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, and Network Configuration.
• Electrical Design and Instrumentation Specification.

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 programming

HMI configuration

Electrical design

Instrumentation

Process control

Rockwell Automation

Emerson

Inductive Automation

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

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.

On a typical day you will:

• 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

To be successful in this role, you will be someone who has:

• 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).