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INTRODUCTION
Air Liquide Electronics innovative electronic materials respond to increasingly challenging customer demands for improved mobility, connectivity, computing power and energy consumption. We offer ultra pure carrier gases, a wide range of specialty gases and advanced precursor molecules, enabling equipment for safe distribution, purification and on-line purity control. On site, manufacturers rely on our expertise in providing full management of these gases, advanced molecules and equipment and in helping to continuously improve production processes.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Air Liquide is Hiring for a Controls Engineer in Hillsboro, OR!
We are looking for you!
- Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
- Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
- Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
- Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
- Early Access: Your benefits start day 1.
Reporting to the Onsite FST Manager, the Controls Engineer is dedicated to guiding and advancing the Customer Hillsboro Site Distributed Factory Controls platforms, serving as the Site Lead and Subject Specialist for all Distributed Factory Controls projects at that site, from initial design through successful implementation. Additionally, the Site Controls Engineer collaborates to address software and controls needs across the Air Liquide fleet of installed chemical delivery equipment at the site. The position is to be located in Hillsboro, OR.
Requirements
- Serve as a primary site technical resource at our customer's D1 site in Hillsboro Oregon, serving for both Distributed Factory Controls and Chemical Equipment SW/Controls, establishing and maintaining a strong relationship with the customer.
- Key contributor for Hillsboro site Distributed Factory Controls platforms design and implementation, taking into account rapidly evolving customer needs and communicating these to the greater AES organization to ensure constant alignment between factory and site.
- Coordinate with Air Liquide Controls group to ensure “Excellent Standards” are upheld where they currently exist, and are newly established and created where needed.
- Create and Update Controls Work Procedures/Instructions where needed, in cooperation with the AES controls group.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting down to the module level on both Factory controls systems and Chemical Equipment SW/Controls, applying a systematic approach, documenting and reporting out on findings and resolution paths.
- Guide equipment down and recovery situations at local level, including reporting, documenting (e.g. - 8D, 5 Why, etc) and follow up of incidents to final closure.
- Conduct necessary changes and upgrades of Air Liquide Factory Controls (where appropriate) and Chemical Equipment SW/Controls equipment as part of continuous improvement, cost minimization, or issue resolution efforts.
- Develop and Conduct limited informal customer training sessions.
- Create step plans and troubleshooting guides to spread/document knowledge.
- Adjust SCADA Objects, Screens, Scripts to fit or optimize for user needs.
- Create/adjust points in control system to fit site desires and requirements.
- Serve as a trusted ALES system specialist on site and support questions across all platforms.
- Help troubleshoot alarms and network issues with systems.
- Perform electrical troubleshooting systems as needed.
- Gather information from ALE equipment (Levitronix controllers, Flexim flow meters) in troubleshooting/diagnostic efforts.
- Perform signal checks and signal troubleshooting on equipment.
- Coordinate with Customer’s Contractors during construction phases to ensure proper installations and resolve controls related issues prior to system startup and commissioning.
- Assist Customer’s IT / Networking / Automation / Telecom groups in their evolution of the integration of Air Liquide Distributed Factory Controls.
- Provide guidance on IO Panel utilization for current and future builds.
- Ensure IO standards are utilized between Tool vendors when integrating with Air Liquide Controls system.
- Assist with Controls related development to minimize future implementation issues.
- Document and track changes within control system to minimize troubleshooting unknowns.
- Development and maintenance of system documentation, including system architecture drawings, product data sheets, installation details, interconnect diagrams, etc.
- Develop Factory Acceptance Testing standards for new equipment and SW.
- Contributor to Work Instructions and Technical Documentation for Air Liquide Final Test and Field Service groups, to include Operational and Functional Acceptance testing documentation and procedures for Air Liquide use.
- Act as the conduit between Customer and Air Liquide Engineering during new equipment startup to test, debug, and resolve issues.
- Develop existing Factory Controls training materials for customer, performing training for Hillsboro Site.
ARE YOU A MATCH?
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related degree, or equivalent 5+ years experience in Factory Distributed Controls for the Semiconductor Industry.
- 3+ years minimum experience in Factory Distributed Controls for the Semiconductor Industry, or other relevant experience.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including Organization, Safety, Communication, and Schedule Adherence, acting autonomously on all fronts.
- Solid understanding of Semiconductor Manufacturing processes, including critical up-time factory support systems, safety requirements, and Factory Distributed Controls implications on these aspects.
- Ability to cover for needs outside of normal business hours to be on a best efforts basis.
- Demonstrated understanding of Factory Distributed Controls Systems for the Semiconductor Industry, including Data Acquisition and Input/Output Controls.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the industrial gas industry.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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Which chemicals & materials companies sponsor visas in Oregon?
Nike sponsors for materials innovation and sustainability roles, Intel for semiconductor materials engineering, and Precision Castparts (now part of Berkshire Hathaway) for aerospace materials. Portland's growing green chemistry sector includes companies like Renewable Bioproducts Institute partners and cleantech startups that sponsor H-1B visas for research scientists and process engineers with specialized expertise.
How to find chemicals & materials visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international candidates with Oregon's chemicals and materials employers who sponsor work visas. The platform filters opportunities by specific chemistry sub-sectors like green chemistry, advanced materials, and semiconductor materials, allowing you to target Portland's innovation district and other key Oregon locations where these companies actively recruit international talent.
Which visa types are most common for chemicals & materials roles in Oregon?
H-1B visas dominate for research scientists, materials engineers, and process development roles requiring advanced degrees. O-1 visas apply to researchers with exceptional achievements in materials science or green chemistry. L-1 visa transfers are common for international companies with Oregon operations, while TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican chemists and engineers in qualifying specialty roles.
Which cities in Oregon have the most chemicals & materials sponsorship jobs?
Portland leads with its innovation district hosting Nike's materials labs, cleantech startups, and research facilities. Hillsboro offers semiconductor materials roles at Intel and related suppliers. Corvallis benefits from Oregon State University partnerships in advanced materials research, while smaller cities like Salem and Eugene have emerging biotech and sustainable materials companies.
What industry-specific factors affect visa sponsorship for chemicals & materials jobs in Oregon?
Oregon's focus on sustainability and green chemistry creates demand for international experts in renewable materials and clean processes. The state's proximity to Pacific Rim markets benefits companies needing multilingual materials engineers. University partnerships with OSU and PSU provide pathways from student visas to sponsored employment, particularly in emerging fields like bio-based materials and carbon capture technologies.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored chemicals & materials jobs in Oregon?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.