About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering — Automation & Controls (Industrial/Manufacturing).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

This entry-level Control Systems Engineer position (Associate level) supports industrial automation projects in automation, controls, and instrumentation. You will work on multi-disciplinary teams to design, program, commission, and support PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA systems for manufacturing, life sciences, chemical, aerospace and related facilities. The role is based in Portland, OR and requires occasional travel to client sites.

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What You’ll Do

• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria across varied industrial projects
• Support control system testing, equipment commissioning, and field testing activities
• Gather field information and perform site surveys to inform system designs
• Plan, design, program, and upgrade PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA systems
• Develop drawings, specifications, and equipment layouts for construction and installation
• Assist with equipment selection, cost estimating, and vendor coordination
• Travel to client sites as needed (up to ~20% annually)

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA configuration (internships or co-ops count)
• Comfortable using software tools such as AutoCAD; proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Self-starter with curiosity, strong work ethic, and problem-solving ability
• Willingness to travel to client sites (up to 20% of the year)
• Employment offers contingent on successful completion of background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable law

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What We Offer

• Salary range: $70,000–$85,000 per year (depending on location, education, experience, and directly relevant certifications)
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision), life insurance, and 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Training & education assistance to support your career development in automation & controls
• Employee ownership opportunities (ESOP) and a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

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Location & Travel

• Primary office: Portland, OR (on-site work with occasional travel to client sites as required)
• This role is not advertised as remote; local candidates or those willing to relocate to Portland are encouraged to apply

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Notes on Hiring & Compliance

Careertakes and our client comply with applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws. Employment offers may be subject to background checks and drug screening in accordance with law and client requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — request details during the process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.