Hands-On PLC Controls Engineer

Interfor; Molalla (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive bonus

3 weeks vacation

11 paid holidays

401K matching

Employee Share Purchase Program

Extended health & dental

Job summary

Interfor is seeking a PLC Controls Specialist for its Molalla, Oregon operation. You will work hands-on to diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and process-control issues, maintaining high-performance mill operations and driving continuous improvement in a modern industrial environment.

You’ll lead and mentor electricians and millwrights, collaborate with mill leadership, production, and maintenance teams, and ensure safety and quality standards while adapting to evolving

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Strong PLC experience with Allen-Bradley or equivalent.
• Ability to diagnose electrical, control, and automation issues and implement root cause fixes.
• Experience with CMMS, Ignition, Cognex vision, and wireless tech is a plus.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to mentor electricians and millwrights.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and process-control issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain, modify, and optimize PLCs, control systems, sensors, drives, and related equipment.
• Collaborate with mill leadership, production, and maintenance to meet operational goals.
• Provide hands-on leadership and mentorship to electricians and millwrights.
• Uphold safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while delivering high-quality performance.

Skills

PLCs (Allen-Bradley)

Electrical troubleshooting

Process control instrumentation

Motor controls & drives

Collaboration & mentorship

Education

Post-secondary education in electrical engineering / CS

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Ignition

Cognex vision

Wireless technologies

Job description

Interfor is seeking a PLC Controls Specialist for its Molalla, Oregon operation. You will work hands-on to diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation, PLC, and process-control issues, maintaining high-performance mill operations and driving continuous improvement in a modern industrial environment.

You’ll lead and mentor electricians and millwrights, collaborate with mill leadership, production, and maintenance teams, and ensure safety and quality standards while adapting to evolving