Automation Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Portland, Oregon area | Hybrid Option, Full-Time Role

Position Overview

We are seeking an Engineer with deep, hands-on expertise in the Mitsubishi Electric automation platform to join our Portland, Oregon team. This role is focused on the design, programming, integration, and troubleshooting of Mitsubishi-based control systems — PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and servo motion — supporting industrial automation projects from concept through commissioning.

This can be a Hybrid position, based initially out of our Portland Metro area office; candidates must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the greater Portland, Oregon Metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLC logic using Mitsubishi Electric platforms (GX Works2/GX Works3, iQ-R/iQ-F series) for industrial automation and machine control applications.
• Develop and configure Mitsubishi HMI interfaces (GOT series) for operator control, diagnostics, and process visualization.
• Configure, tune, and troubleshoot Mitsubishi VFDs (FR series) for motor control applications across various industrial processes.
• Design and implement Mitsubishi servo motion control systems (MELSERVO, MR series) for precision positioning, synchronized motion, and high-speed automation applications.
• Integrate Mitsubishi controls with upstream/downstream equipment, sensors, and third-party devices via industrial networking protocols (CC-Link, CC-Link IE, EtherNet/IP, Modbus).
• Read electrical schematics, I/O lists, and control system documentation to support design, build, and commissioning.
• Conduct on-site installation support, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting for new and existing automation systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and clients to translate application requirements into functional, reliable control solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve control system faults in a timely manner to minimize equipment downtime for internal and client-facing projects.
• Support development and maintenance of standardized programming templates and best practices for Mitsubishi-based control platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on professional experience working specifically with Mitsubishi Electric automation products and solutions.
• Demonstrated experience programming Mitsubishi PLCs (GX Works2/GX Works3, iQ-R/iQ-F, Q/L series or equivalent).
• Experience developing and configuring Mitsubishi HMIs (GOT series).
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Mitsubishi VFDs (FR series or equivalent).
• Experience with Mitsubishi servo motion control systems (MELSERVO/MR series or equivalent) — including tuning, setup, and motion programming.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control system documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in an industrial environment.
• Must live in, or be willing to relocate to, the Portland, Oregon area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation/Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field (OR equivalent hands-on experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Experience with Mitsubishi CC-Link/CC-Link IE networking and integration with third-party industrial equipment.
• Experience with robotics integration (Mitsubishi MELFA or similar) is a plus.
• Familiarity with UL508A panel standards and NEC/NFPA electrical codes.
• Prior experience in a machine builder, systems integrator, or OEM environment.
• Mitsubishi Electric training/certifications a plus.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work deeply within a single, best-in-class automation platform rather than spreading thin across multiple brands.
• Hands-on involvement across the full project lifecycle — design, programming, integration, startup, and commissioning.
• A collaborative, on-site team environment based in Portland, Oregon area.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, along with a standard benefits package.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is full-time and can be Hybrid work once the hire gets up-to-speed on the company and the projects. Candidates must live in the Portland, Oregon area or be willing to relocate prior to starting.