Rogers Machinery Company, Inc. · 2 months ago
Controls Engineering Manager - Corporate
Portland, OR 97224, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
10+ years expRogers Machinery Company, Inc. specializes in industrial compressed air systems and is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to lead their Automation Engineering team. The role involves managing the design, programming, and integration of industrial automation systems, ensuring compliance with standards while developing team capabilities and delivering reliable solutions.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of automation engineering technicians
Establish department goals and KPIs that align with Rogers’ strategic direction
Develop and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
Plan and manage department budgets, staffing levels, and resource allocation
Direct design, programming, testing, and commissioning of PLC, HMI, VFD, and industrial communication platforms, ensuring robust and reliable system performance
Review and approve electrical and controls design documents to ensure compliance and safety
Support production, service, and automation projects from concept through completion
Identify and implement process improvements that increase reliability and system performance
Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements
Partner with Manufacturing, Production Engineering, and Service to develop automation strategies
Collaborate with Sales and Project Management to scope, estimate, and plan automation projects
Serve as a technical advisor for customer interactions and internal stakeholders
Support troubleshooting and field service efforts as needed
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance and documentation standards for controls systems
Evaluate and integrate new technologies (SCADA, IIoT, data analytics) to support continuous improvement
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for system or process failures
Participate in company-wide safety initiatives and ensure safe design and operation of equipment
Support training and development for engineers, technicians, and production personnel
Provide after-hours technical support or respond to critical issues as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or related Engineering field (Master's preferred)
10+ years of relevant industry experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.)
Experience leading automation or controls projects in industrial or OEM environments
Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Valid driver's license; travel up to 10% may be required
Preferred
Familiarity with SCADA and IIoT systems
Experience with Rockwell Automation, Siemens, AutoCAD Electrical, or EPLAN
Knowledge of functional safety and control system validation
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering staff
Benefits
Full medical, dental, vision & life coverage
Profit sharing & 401k
Career training & growth support
Counseling, life coaching, financial planning, personal & professional support
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation and sick leave
Referral program
Flexible spending account
Legal aid
Voluntary additional benefits (accident, hospital, etc.)
401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Profit Share
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Company
Rogers Machinery Company, Inc.
Rogers Machinery Company manufactures & distributes oil-free & oil-lubricated air compressors, vacuum systems, blowers and industrial pumps.
201-500 employees
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