CONTROLS ENGINEER IN CORVALLIS, OR
Andrews Cooper is an engineering services firm in the Pacific Northwest specializing in highly complex technology development within ambiguous environments. We collaborate with our clients to improve speed to market with AC’s engineering teams in Research & Development, Product Development, Hardware Testing, and Manufacturing Automation. 

We live by our Core Values with every client engagement: 

• Help Each Other Win - We value winning as a team over personal recognition. We go out of our way to help a teammate and the team be successful. 
• Own It - We don’t wait for someone else to clear the way. We recognize opportunities to make things better and when we encounter obstacles, we join forces to overcome them. 
• Be Cool - We are self-aware, keep a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and keep our composure under pressure. 

We seek like-minded people who want to grow with us and build their careers on these principles. If you have high aspirations, thrive on challenges, enjoy dynamic projects, and want to build enduring relationships, please connect with us. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university. Other engineering degrees are also considered.
• 4 years of experience designing complex automated systems as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Programming, using a wide variety of languages and platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work closely with and maintain healthy relationships through fast-paced, high-pressure project cycles with clients and team members.
• Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations.
• Must possess a valid US Driver’s License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background checks are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in several of the following environments:

• PLC – Rockwell, Siemens, Codesys (Beckhoff, Bosch).
• HMI – Rockwell, Siemens, Maple Systems, Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Industrial Robotics – Fanuc, Epson, Denso, ABB.
• PC – LabVIEW, Python, VBA, VB, C (C, C , C#), Java.
• CAD – AutoCAD Electrical, Solidworks Electrical, EPLAN.
• Familiarity with Virtual Machines, Linux, and embedded systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and integrate off-the-shelf components including controllers, pneumatics, fluidics, robots, vision systems, motion systems, sensors, part handling systems, safety systems, and conveyors.
• Write software and design hardware to support, control, and/or integrate the above automated systems, specifically, PCs, PLCs, HMIs, Cameras, Motors, Drivers, Servos, Embedded Microcontrollers, and Safety Devices.
• Produce designs for power circuits, control circuits, and safety circuits that are standards-compliant (ISO13849, NEC, and NFPA79).
• Validate solutions through engineering analysis and calculations.
• Participate in regular project meetings with clients and the project team to review project status (design, schedule, budget, change notifications, and risks).
• Power up and troubleshoot automation systems during startup phases.
• Maintain professional, healthy working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Stay up-to-date on product improvements and newly available technologies for integration.
• Mentor associate engineers, and staff engineers.
• Ability to provide design directions and lead multiple engineers in projects.
• Assist in proposal writing by providing design concepts, labor and material estimates, and scheduling.
• Promote company values of exceptional engineering, trusted relationships, and uncompromised integrity.

Why join the Andrews Cooper team? This is a full-time position with top-tier compensation, benefits, and work positives, including:

• Competitive wages with incentive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• 401k Retirement savings with an automatic 3% contribution.
• Engineering challenges collaborating with a varied team of A-player engineers of many disciplines.
• Growth potential with an established engineering company with nearly 20 years of design excellence.
• Long-term relationships and enduring partnerships.
• Supportive, fun, and collaborative environment.
• Andrews Cooper is an equal-opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $75,000.00 - $135,000.00