Controls Engineer & Project Leader

Automationtechies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and lead PLC/SCADA projects from concept through startup in fast-paced industrial environments. You will work directly with customers, define specifications, and drive system commissioning to ensure successful startup across semiconductor, pulp & paper, and food & beverage industries.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of controls experience, strong PLC/SCADA skills, and the ability to manage small to mid-sized automation

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical or Controls Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of controls engineering experience.
• PLC programming with Allen-Bradley and/or GE Fanuc.
• SCADA experience (Cimplicity, Wonderware, or similar).
• Instrumentation, control panel design, and PID tuning expertise.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings, and loop sheets.
• Experience leading projects or aiming to grow into PM.
• Strong communication and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLC and SCADA systems.
• Design and specify control panels and instrumentation.
• Commission and validate systems with customers.
• Interact with customers to capture requirements and provide updates.
• Lead small- to mid-sized automation projects from concept through startup.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet milestones.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA experience

Instrumentation design

P&ID reading

Project leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

GE Fanuc

Cimplicity

Wonderware

Job description

Automationtechies is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, implement, and lead PLC/SCADA projects from concept through startup in fast-paced industrial environments. You will work directly with customers, define specifications, and drive system commissioning to ensure successful startup across semiconductor, pulp & paper, and food & beverage industries.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of controls experience, strong PLC/SCADA skills, and the ability to manage small to mid-sized automation