Automation Jobs in Oregon
Automation jobs in Oregon are in strong demand, concentrated in the semiconductor manufacturing, food and beverage processing, logistics, and clean energy sectors that anchor the state's industrial economy. Most of the hiring is in Portland, Hillsboro, and Eugene, where companies like Intel, Nike, and PGE maintain large facilities and ongoing automation programs. The most sought-after specialties in Oregon right now are PLC programming, robotics integration, and industrial controls engineering. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Looking for a career where hard work is valued, and your ideas and feedback are part of the way we operate daily? Want to bring your skills to a company that encourages teamwork and champions continued education and process improvement? Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers in support of America’s warfighters, is seeking a passionate, flexible, committed team player to join our group of highly motivated professionals. If you are comfortable in fast-paced environments, can think on your feet, and excel in team-based collaborative efforts, then this may be the right fit for you.
Atlas Tech is seeking a Microsoft Systems Sustainment Engineer to support the systems engineering, automation, and integration of Naval software systems. This role provides critical sustainment support for PMW 110 Tactical Networks, with a focus on designing, building, automating, and maintaining systems and infrastructure across Microsoft- and VMware-based environments. The engineer will support DoD systems by integrating COTS/GOTS components, developing and maintaining automation using Ansible and ADP, troubleshooting complex distributed systems, and ensuring consistent and reliable baseline configurations across mission-critical platforms.
You Will:
- Work with Microsoft-based applications and services, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualized environments
- Troubleshoot complex application, infrastructure, and network issues across distributed systems
- Develop and revise system designs and architectures to improve efficiency, stability, supportability, and sustainability
- Provide technical analysis integral to the maintenance and sustainment of DoD systems
- Integrate COTS and GOTS software into CANES baselines
- Partner with engineering teams to align infrastructure with mission requirements and participate in reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions
- Prepare technical documentation and briefs for engineering review teams
- Work with VMware hypervisor-based systems hosting Microsoft Server environments
- Use cybersecurity tools such as STIGs, ACAS, and Nessus to support vulnerability analysis and mitigation
- Support IT enterprise products, monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and configuration management solutions
- Develop solutions to solve problems and implement enhancements
- Apply Ansible automation and the Ansible Delivery Pipeline (ADP) to streamline sustainment workflows, reduce configuration drift, and ensure consistent baselines
- Develop and optimize Ansible playbooks and ADP pipelines for deployment, configuration, and sustainment activities
- Work with Atlassian products for project/issue management tracking, change management, and system version management (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)
You Have:
- U.S. Citizenship
- A minimum of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance or be able to obtain an interim security clearance prior to hire date
- DoD 8140\8570 Certifications to be qualified as an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II
- 3–5+ years of experience supporting engineering efforts and complex IT infrastructure
- Experience with Ansible Automation Platform and playbook development
- Experience with Windows Domain systems, Active Directory, and Group Policy Objects
- Strong PowerShell experience for automating installation, configuration, maintenance, and hardening tasks
- Demonstrated ability to automate the installation and configuration of applications
- Experience creating and testing virtual environments using VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies
- Working knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
We'd be Impressed if You Had:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Microsoft certifications such as MCITP, MCSA, or MCSE
- 5+ years' experience in data engineering roles
- Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
- Proficiency with version control systems and collaborative development tools
- Experience with configuration management and automation platforms like Ansible
- Programming/scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go)
- Experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM) related to configuration items and other deployment-based activities.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure
In addition to a great culture at Atlas Tech, we pride ourselves on our Core Values of Learning; Teaching; Passion; and Flexibility. We have been recognized in the top 25 in both South Carolina and Virginia as one of the Best Places to Work for three straight years. We have also been honored with the US DOL Hire Vets Gold Award since 2020.
Want to hear more? Read on to see what our Team Members say about their experience:
“From day 1, I knew Atlas Tech was where I wanted to be. Atlas’ culture embraces creativeness, community involvement, and taking care of their employees. If you’re looking for a great place to work, come join us!” - Blane
“I could not have asked for a better company to transition from Active-Duty military to civilian life. Atlas not only provides opportunities for professional growth, but it’s also highly encouraged. The passion and appreciation for what we do that is displayed every day, makes it exciting for me to come to work each day.” - Laurence
Atlas Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
Accessibility & Accommodations
Atlas Tech strives to make our website, www.atlas-tech.com, accessible to all users. If you need assistance completing the application process or require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr.recruiter@atlas-tech.com.
This contact information is designated for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. Atlas Tech is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Atlas Tech offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and an opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community.
Looking for a career where hard work is valued, and your ideas and feedback are part of the way we operate daily? Want to bring your skills to a company that encourages teamwork and champions continued education and process improvement? Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers in support of America’s warfighters, is seeking a passionate, flexible, committed team player to join our group of highly motivated professionals. If you are comfortable in fast-paced environments, can think on your feet, and excel in team-based collaborative efforts, then this may be the right fit for you.
Atlas Tech is seeking a Microsoft Systems Sustainment Engineer to support the systems engineering, automation, and integration of Naval software systems. This role provides critical sustainment support for PMW 110 Tactical Networks, with a focus on designing, building, automating, and maintaining systems and infrastructure across Microsoft- and VMware-based environments. The engineer will support DoD systems by integrating COTS/GOTS components, developing and maintaining automation using Ansible and ADP, troubleshooting complex distributed systems, and ensuring consistent and reliable baseline configurations across mission-critical platforms.
You Will:
- Work with Microsoft-based applications and services, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and virtualized environments
- Troubleshoot complex application, infrastructure, and network issues across distributed systems
- Develop and revise system designs and architectures to improve efficiency, stability, supportability, and sustainability
- Provide technical analysis integral to the maintenance and sustainment of DoD systems
- Integrate COTS and GOTS software into CANES baselines
- Partner with engineering teams to align infrastructure with mission requirements and participate in reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions
- Prepare technical documentation and briefs for engineering review teams
- Work with VMware hypervisor-based systems hosting Microsoft Server environments
- Use cybersecurity tools such as STIGs, ACAS, and Nessus to support vulnerability analysis and mitigation
- Support IT enterprise products, monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and configuration management solutions
- Develop solutions to solve problems and implement enhancements
- Apply Ansible automation and the Ansible Delivery Pipeline (ADP) to streamline sustainment workflows, reduce configuration drift, and ensure consistent baselines
- Develop and optimize Ansible playbooks and ADP pipelines for deployment, configuration, and sustainment activities
- Work with Atlassian products for project/issue management tracking, change management, and system version management (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket)
You Have:
- U.S. Citizenship
- A minimum of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance or be able to obtain an interim security clearance prior to hire date
- DoD 8140\8570 Certifications to be qualified as an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II
- 3–5+ years of experience supporting engineering efforts and complex IT infrastructure
- Experience with Ansible Automation Platform and playbook development
- Experience with Windows Domain systems, Active Directory, and Group Policy Objects
- Strong PowerShell experience for automating installation, configuration, maintenance, and hardening tasks
- Demonstrated ability to automate the installation and configuration of applications
- Experience creating and testing virtual environments using VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies
- Working knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
We'd be Impressed if You Had:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Microsoft certifications such as MCITP, MCSA, or MCSE
- 5+ years' experience in data engineering roles
- Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
- Proficiency with version control systems and collaborative development tools
- Experience with configuration management and automation platforms like Ansible
- Programming/scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go)
- Experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM) related to configuration items and other deployment-based activities.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure
In addition to a great culture at Atlas Tech, we pride ourselves on our Core Values of Learning; Teaching; Passion; and Flexibility. We have been recognized in the top 25 in both South Carolina and Virginia as one of the Best Places to Work for three straight years. We have also been honored with the US DOL Hire Vets Gold Award since 2020.
Want to hear more? Read on to see what our Team Members say about their experience:
“From day 1, I knew Atlas Tech was where I wanted to be. Atlas’ culture embraces creativeness, community involvement, and taking care of their employees. If you’re looking for a great place to work, come join us!” - Blane
“I could not have asked for a better company to transition from Active-Duty military to civilian life. Atlas not only provides opportunities for professional growth, but it’s also highly encouraged. The passion and appreciation for what we do that is displayed every day, makes it exciting for me to come to work each day.” - Laurence
Atlas Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
Accessibility & Accommodations
Atlas Tech strives to make our website, www.atlas-tech.com, accessible to all users. If you need assistance completing the application process or require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr.recruiter@atlas-tech.com.
This contact information is designated for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. Atlas Tech is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Atlas Tech offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and an opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community.
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What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation jobs across Oregon.
- Proficiency with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi
- Experience designing, programming, or troubleshooting industrial control systems
- Familiarity with SCADA, HMI, and distributed control system environments
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and ladder logic
- Strong troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software automation components
Automation Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a automation in Oregon?
Automation roles in Oregon typically require a two- or four-year degree in electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, or industrial automation, though some employers hire candidates with a strong technical diploma and hands-on experience. Oregon does not issue a single state license for automation technicians, but roles involving electrical work may require an Oregon electrical license issued through the Oregon Building Codes Division. Earning vendor certifications from Rockwell Automation or Siemens strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire automations in Oregon?
Oregon automation roles are posted by Intel Corporation, Fulfil Solutions, and Ichor Systems and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's dense concentration of semiconductor fabs, food processing plants, and advanced manufacturing facilities means demand stays consistent across both the Portland metro and the Willamette Valley.
Which Oregon cities have the most automation jobs?
Hillsboro, Portland, and Oregon lead Oregon for automation openings. Portland and Hillsboro drive the largest share of postings due to Intel's semiconductor operations and the broader tech manufacturing corridor in Washington County, while Eugene and Corvallis contribute openings tied to food processing, clean technology, and university-affiliated research facilities.
Are there remote automation jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. Automation work is largely hands-on and tied to physical equipment on a plant floor or production line, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 55% of automation openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to be in controls engineering design, programming review, or project management rather than day-to-day technician work.
How can I get hired as a automation in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an associate degree program in industrial automation or mechatronics at a community college like Portland Community College or Lane Community College, both of which have employer partnerships with Oregon manufacturers. Large employers including Intel and Georgia-Pacific hire automation apprentices and maintenance technician trainees who rotate through controls and robotics work. Coming in from an adjacent role such as electrical technician or machine operator is also a common door, especially when paired with a PLC fundamentals certificate.
Where can I find and apply to automation jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to automation jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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