Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller

Controls Engineer supporting capital projects and implementing automation solutions at Design Group. Collaborating with clients and teams to enhance performance in manufacturing environments.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timePortland • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing automation control systems, including PLC and SCADA programming, while effectively managing engineering projects and communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in creating engineering documentation and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens)SCADA Programming (FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition)Automation Control System DesignEngineering Documentation (P&IDs, Process Flow Diagram)Project Management

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Hard Skills

Automation Solutions DevelopmentSoftware ConfigurationTesting and CommissioningControl Panel Design (UL508A)Instrumentation and Controls (I&C)Technical CommunicationProject Documentation CreationHigh-Speed Automated Manufacturing ProcessesSite Start-Up SupportDiagnostic Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationClient InteractionPresentation SkillsReport GenerationEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Industrial ManufacturingFood and BeverageConsumer Health ProductsMachine Safety ApplicationsElectrical Power Distribution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients.
Develop automation solutions and participate in various phases of automation projects including creating design specifications, software configuration and testing, and the commissioning and start-up of a variety of high speed and other automated manufacturing processes.
Design automation control systems and create project documentation and drawings to meet client requirements.
Diagnose automation problems.
Interface with teams, clients and vendors.
Configure software and hardware packages according to client design specifications.
Program PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens) and HMI/SCADAs (FactoryTalk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition).
Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders.
Manage engineering projects.
Manage project deliverables to agreed schedule and scope.
Manage site construction and installation.
Manage site start-up support of integrated control systems.
Validate and commission facility systems following established execution protocols, and ensure the successful turnover of the system to the customer.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 3+ years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes/system integration in a food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environment
Experience in creating and designing automation controls systems (PLC, SCADA)
A solid understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A)
A solid understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C)
A solid understanding of engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagram, standard operating procedures)
Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design
Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations
A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
A bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or similar technical field (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
Flexible work arrangements