Senior Controls Engineer

Converge Resources; Oregon; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge Resources, Inc. is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to act as a technical lead for complex industrial automation projects in Central Oregon. This in-person role guides PLC/HMI delivery, mentors engineers, and maintains strong customer relationships on-site.

The role covers system development, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support across multiple platforms and industries. Travel to customer sites is required for commissioning and support, with a focus on delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Extensive industrial controls engineering experience (10–15 yrs target).
• Strong hands-on experience with 2+ PLC platforms (Rockwell/Siemens/Schneider).
• 3+ HMI/SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk View, Ignition, AVEVA, iFIX, VTScada).
• Experience mentoring engineers and directing technical work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of PLC, HMI, and control system projects.
• Develop complete PLC programs and review for others.
• Create and review reusable code like UDTs and AOIs.
• Oversee HMI applications, graphics, templates, historians, and reporting.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Mentoring

Customer communication

OT networks knowledge

Project oversight

Problem solving

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

AVEVA

iFIX

VTScada

Job description

Senior Controls Engineer – Technical Lead

Position type: Direct hire, in person

Travel: Customer-site travel of approximately 10–25%

The Opportunity

We are assisting an established industrial automation systems integrator with the addition of a Senior Controls Engineer to serve as a technical lead. This person will guide complex projects, mentor other engineers, and build strong customer relationships while remaining involved in PLC and HMI engineering.

The work spans multiple platforms, customers, and industries. Projects involve system development, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support. The position is based in Central Oregon and requires living in the area.

What You’ll Work On

• Lead the technical delivery of PLC, HMI, and industrial control system projects.
• Develop complete PLC programs and provide direction and review for other programmers.
• Create and review reusable code, including UDTs and AOIs.
• Develop and oversee HMI and operator interface applications, graphics, templates, historians, and reporting functions.
• Mentor engineers and help establish consistent technical approaches across projects.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers and help resolve delivery challenges.
• Prepare or review control narratives, functional test procedures, and training materials.
• Plan and oversee commissioning, including I/O checkout, loop testing, device configuration, and customer test plans.
• Configure and troubleshoot PLC hardware, communications, VFDs, and instrumentation.
• Work directly with customers to understand requirements, address technical issues, and maintain productive relationships.

Required Background

• Extensive industrial controls engineering experience, with approximately 10–15 years as the target.
• Strong hands‑on experience with at least two PLC platforms, such as Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider Electric/Modicon.
• Strong development experience with at least three HMI or SCADA platforms, such as FactoryTalk View, Ignition, AVEVA, iFIX, or VTScada.
• Experience developing complete PLC and HMI applications and reviewing the technical work of other engineers.
• Ability to mentor engineers and provide technical direction across multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of OT networks and industrial communications.
• Strong customer communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to live in Central Oregon and travel to customer sites for commissioning and support.

Helpful Experience

Not every item below is required, but experience in several of these areas would be beneficial:

• Rockwell PlantPAx. This is a particularly valuable skill for the team.
• WinCC or additional PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms.
• Industrial instrumentation, VFDs, and control-system networking.
• Managing commissioning teams and conducting customer acceptance testing.
• Oversight of project managers or multiple concurrent projects.
• GAMP or other requirements associated with regulated environments.
• Customer-facing technical sales support, relevant certifications, or operator terminal configuration.

Who Will Be Successful

The successful candidate will combine deep, hands‑on controls expertise with the judgment to guide other engineers. This person should enjoy solving difficult technical problems, helping project teams deliver quality work, and earning customers’ trust. They will be comfortable taking the technical lead while remaining close to the engineering work.