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Valley View Manufacturing
Controls/Automation Engineer
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What they do
An Automation Engineer develops and implements testing strategies and toolsets with the goal of increasing process automation. Establishes appropriate measures to validate and report on software quality. Designs and implements test automation to improve system reliability and stability. Designs and supports frameworks for test infrastructure. Provides automation expertise and mentoring.
$127,847 / year median in Oregon
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Base up to $125,000 for highly qualified candidates Role Summary You'll design and deliver responsive control solutions across diverse machine applications. Using a common "toolbox" of components and patterns, you'll take projects from customer discovery through PLC/HMI/Motion/Network programming , to validation and startup (typically day trips). Most projects complete in < 6 weeks , so you'll see your work move from concept to production quickly. You'll collaborate with a principal engineer, fellow engineers, drafters, PMs, and technicians—ideal for someone who takes pride in clean, well‑documented code and enjoys learning new tools. What You'll Do Lead full life‑cycle controls projects: discovery, architecture, I/O mapping, programming, bench test, FAT, on‑site startup. Program PLCs (IEC 61131‑3—Structured Text & Ladder), HMIs, motion/servo systems , and industrial networks. Build reusable libraries/toolbox components and maintain disciplined versioning and documentation. Integrate field devices (sensors, drives, pneumatics), tune motion, and validate machine safety per applicable standards. Travel for short startups/service (generally day trips; overall < 15% ). Partner cross‑functionally to refine requirements, review schematics, and hand off to production and support. What You'll Bring (Core) Solid electronics fundamentals ; comfortable with a multimeter and tracing signals. Applied programming aptitude (clean style, basic algorithms/complexity, disciplined documentation). Proficiency in one or more languages: C/C++/C#/Python/Java/JavaScript/Ruby . Comfort with Linux/Windows command line , spreadsheets/data normalization, and Boolean logic. Problem‑isolation mindset, pragmatism (seek resolution over perfection), and clear communication with teams & customers. Willingness to write organized, well‑documented code and learn new stacks quickly. Nice to Have (Preferred)