Automation Engineer Salary in Oregon, USA

Volt is immediately hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer in Newberg, OR. As an Electrical Controls Engineer you will: The Electrical Controls engineer will be responsible for taking product requirements and developing solutions that achieve functional safe products for the machining, welding, and valve testing systems. The Electrical controls engineer will be required to develop schematics that define the hardware required to achieve specifications as well as define and edit software that can be configured for global market applications. The applicant must have the ability to work with a cross functional team to ensure the electronics and mechanical systems work together as required, while ensuring they are on budget and on schedule. This role will cross over between embedded systems as well as PLC based controls varying by product line. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Willingly, consistently and professionally demonstrates the values of our company while supporting the company vision, mission and exceeding our customer expectations. • Layout designs for industrial control systems on assigned new product development teams, complete electrical architecture, hardware design, etc. • Develop statements of work to ensure global control engineers can support design and testing functions. • Provides support on existing controls in the interest of sustaining existing products. • Provides technical support and troubleshooting assistance to customers via telephone, or on site. • Provides technical support and troubleshooting assistance to SFE assembly and repair technicians. • Support control system layout and design on technical proposals for new business opportunities - design concepts, performing specification reviews and generating compliance matrices, technical writing, identifying risk, and support of Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and Recurring Cost (RC) estimates. • Prepares all design related documentation, such as drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Sequence of operations, specification development, risk assessments, functional test procedures, product regulatory compliance reports and Operator Manuals. • Supports product testing definition, as well as the ability to conduct testing when required, in support of new designs or sustaining engineering. • Oversees qualification programs to ensure that function tests, reliability tests and electrical safety tests are completed correctly and on time. • Conduct Electrical Safety Testing including such tests as ground bond continuity, insulation resistance, dielectric withstand test and leakage current test. Supports Operations in electrical equipment used to test product in production. This may include but is not limited to automated testing simulators, load testers, and function test equipment. • Experience in PCB layout and component selection for embedded system controls preferred. • Provide electrical troubleshooting analysis in support of root cause and corrective actions of failed returned by the customer, field warranty issues. • Supports other engineers, as required, in design reviews and project proposals. • Ensures that all control systems meet the relevant regulatory safety standards for various regional markets, including U.S. National Electric Code NFPA79, CE Compliance, CSA, Other National or international standards as required. • Experience with Mitsubishi, Delta or Schneider PLC ladder logic programming preferred. • Ensures that all control systems are designed to be robust, reliable and suitable for the harsh environment and rough use of field Machine Tools. • Ensures designs are within expected cost and budget requirements, are completed on time, and meet customer requirements. • Has the ability to communicate the status of engineering efforts to management, project/principal engineers, and program management. • Handles stress in a professional manner, demonstrates the ability to get along with others, demonstrates successful attendance and punctuality, and works overtime / extra hours as required to meet business needs. This is a Full time Direct Hire opportunity Required Experience: Bachelors in electrical/controls engineering; Mechanical Engineering degree is acceptable if accompanied with relevant field experience in industrial automation control systems; 5+ years applicable experience in design, development, and testing of industrial automation control systems. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and experience with hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical applications.• Experience in all aspects of the design of industrial automation control systems including PLC programming, HMI screen development, motion control, instrumentation, and electrical distribution in industrial machines. • Development of specifications for control systems design and instrumentation. • Must have industrial automation control system and field instrument experience and be familiar with the various hardware/software products and services employed for process control system projects. • Competent with Altium (or similar program), AutoCAD Electrical for use in the generation of electrical schematics and assembly drawings. • Understanding and use of lab equipment - power supplies, oscilloscopes, hi-pot testers, Megger, multi-meters, etc.Salary Range $85,000-$90,000*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for HiringJob ID : 427277

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. Job Description Summary:The Principal Engineer, BESS Controls will provide strategic leadership to the SOLV Operational Technology Solutions Team supporting the design, development and productization of the SOLV OTS SCADA Platform on PV + BESS and Standalone BESS projects.Job Description:*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assignedPosition Responsibilities and Duties:Lead the design and development of control and monitoring system platforms for utility scale BESS resources, including both stand-alone BESS and co-located BESS & PV projects.Work with partners in Business Development, R&D, and the SCADA Engineering team to define and prioritize the development of control features that are needed for future projects.Provide leadership and mentorship to the SCADA Engineering team in all aspects of battery energy storage systems and their associated control systems. May include design review, troubleshooting, and peer review of BESS control systems.Work within a team environment to define and implement product design standards and best practices that align with division goals and objectives.Experience with developing control logic and documentation for utility-scale energy management systems including PV and BESS resources.Experience with developing master plant level controls and documentation for multiple co-located PV and BESS resources.Represent BESS Controls and provide guidance to other engineering teams in development efforts and platform innovations. Efforts include but are not limited to: system architecture, power plant control, collection / aggregation / & historization of data, network architecture, logic diagrams, HMI mockups & assets, and commissioning test plans & completion checklists while utilizing company defined documentation and standards.Understanding of development process for user-defined models to be utilized in dynamic project modelling.Understanding of PSCAD, PSSE, and TSAT modeling to ensure our site acceptance testing includes validation of the user-defined model.Provide expert level technical support and guidance to the OTS Design Team for diverse SCADA equipment configurations.Assist with building and maintaining documentation of controls in a centralized knowledge base, and publish SCADA technical-support bulletins when needed.Present technical overview of OTS BESS control solutions to prospective clients.Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.Collaborate with cross functional teams where necessary to support platform development and data integration.Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to programming and commissioning standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer and training.Support the SOLV Operations and Control Center as necessary to assist them with fundamental knowledge and identify opportunities to improve operations interface for BESS controls.Promote continuous training and career development within the OTS division.Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:Maintaining design, programming, documentation, and commissioning standardsMaintain resiliency and continuity within our system independent of key knowledge holdersAdherence to Company policies and proceduresSuccessful execution of project scope, schedule, and budgetUnderstanding of and adherence to safety and quality procedures and practicesCustomer/client satisfaction and retentionImproved personal professional growth and educationEmployee satisfaction and retentionAssist in staff development and trainingPositive project team attitudePromote a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharingEffective utilization of project management, scheduling, and task management toolsMinimum Skills or Experience Requirements:Minimum bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from a recognized accredited university.Minimum of 8+ years of SCADA or Electrical engineering experience (experience working within renewable energy including; industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired).Proficient with programming languages including but not limited to; C, C++, Java, Python, Structured Text (IEC61131-3).Mastery working with industry recognized PLC equipment including but not limited to Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform, Allen Bradley Control / CompactLogix platform, GE / Emerson RX3i, or similar "named variable" PLC environments.Experience with Inductive Automation's Ignition software or a similar SCADA software platformExperience with setting up servers, relational databases, and SCADA applications.Strong knowledge of design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using; Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.Strong knowledge of industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.Proficiency in reading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts.In-depth understanding of power plant operating procedures and control system interaction with governing bodies such as: Regional Compliance Entities, Independent System Operators, Transmission Operators, and Generator Operators.Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.Proficiency with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.Excellent Communication Skills.SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits:Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.Compensation Range:$127,098.00 - $169,426.00Pay Rate Type:SalaryIf you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.