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Senior Engineer, Automation Controls, Air Manufacturing Innovation

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Nike

Beaverton, OR (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 8 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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Job Description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

Nike Air Manufacturing Innovation operates in a fast-paced, highly integrated production environment. This role is part of the Production Equipment Engineering team within Manufacturing Operations, driving equipment reliability and enabling scalable automation deployment. The team serves as the final line of technical support in the escalation process, providing solutions and structured action plans for complex equipment issues. You will partner with Production, Maintenance, Facilities, Planning, EHS, Manufacturing Engineering, IT, and external vendors to support performance, continuous improvement, and pilot-to-scale execution.

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Office Monday - Friday (8hrs/day). This role may require working outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to address urgent equipment needs.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Senior Automation Controls Engineer who can safely lead complex technical initiatives, own system-level performance , and drive measurable improvements in equipment reliability, automation integration, and manufacturing efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of industrial controls systems, automation architecture, and manufacturing process. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership capability, able to independently lead critical problem resolution, execute complex retrofit and automation projects , and influence cross-functional teams. You will play a critical role in stabilizing operations , driving equipment continuous improvement , and ensuring that new and existing systems are production-ready, scalable, and sustainable . The role requires a strong bias for action, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate ambiguous problems into structured solutions that improve uptime, performance, and cost. This role offers the option to be hired in either Beaverton, OR or Saint Charles, MO. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Automation, Controls, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or controls engineering in high-volume production environments. Advanced experience troubleshooting complex industrial equipment and control systems (< 50VDC,