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Oregon's electrical controls engineer job market is anchored by semiconductor manufacturers like Intel in Hillsboro, industrial automation firms in the Portland metro, and food processing and agriculture equipment companies in the Willamette Valley. International engineers with automation, PLC programming, and systems integration experience will find active hiring across advanced manufacturing and clean energy sectors.
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Duration: 2 Years
Pay Rate: $59.00/hr on W2
Location: Corvallis, OR
Job Description:
The Industrial Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, commissioning, and supporting the industrial machine control systems that operate Industrial PageWide Web Presses, with a direct impact on press uptime, print quality, and production throughput. This role leverages B&R Automation Studio and mapp Technology to deliver standardized, modular, and scalable control architectures across press platforms. The position emphasizes configuration driven software design using reusable mapp components rather than custom, monolithic PLC code, enabling consistent machine behavior, improved reliability, faster recovery from faults, and reduced commissioning time. The Industrial Controls Engineer partners closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure that motion control, sequencing, safety, and HMI design collectively support high speed continuous operation, precise print registration, and stable press performance. The ideal candidate has strong experience with B&R Automation Studio, IEC 61131 3 (Structured Text), motion control, and mapp libraries, and is comfortable working in complex, high speed industrial equipment environments where software decisions directly influence overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), customer satisfaction, and long term platform scalability. The role operates within an Agile SCRUM development model, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery commitments to ensure predictable, incremental delivery of control system capabilities aligned with program milestones.
Key Responsibilities
PLC & Control Software Development:
- Design and develop PLC applications using B&R Automation Studio with an Client on Structured Text
- Implement machine functionality using mapp Technology components instead of custom function blocks wherever possible
- Configure and integrate mapp modules including:
- mapp Motion (single axis, multi axis, coordinated motion)
- mapp Safety
- mapp View (HTML5 HMI)
- mapp Alarm / AlarmX
- mapp Recipe
- mapp OEE and Data Recorder
- Develop standardized state machines and sequencing logic layered on top of mapp services
- Drive configuration over code and modular software design practices across platforms
HMI Development (mapp View):
- Develop operator interfaces using mapp View widgets and components
- Bind HMI elements to PLC variables and mapp services
- Implement:
- User roles and authentication
- Alarm visualization and diagnostics
- Recipe configuration and management
- Create maintainable, reusable HMIs aligned with standardized design guidelines
Motion, Drives & Industrial Networking:
- Configure and commission:
- B&R servo drives and motors
- Integrated motion systems using mapp Motion
- Implement and support industrial communication protocols including:
- POWERLINK
- PROFIBUS / PROFINET
- IO Link
- Ethernet/IP
- OPC UA for higher level system integration
- Tune motion systems and validate performance during commissioning
Machine Safety & Functional Safety:
- Design, implement, and validate machine safety solutions in compliance with applicable safety standards
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams to ensure safety architecture supports both compliance and machine performance
- Support safety commissioning, validation, and documentation activities
Commissioning & Debug:
- Commission machines in factory and customer environments
- Debug PLC, motion, safety, and HMI issues using Automation Studio diagnostics
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
- Optimize machine performance using mapp diagnostics, logging, and data tools
Electrical & System Integration:
- Collaborate with electrical engineering on control system design and standards
- Interface with machine safety systems, including B&R safety PLCs
- Coordinate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams
Job: Industrial Control Engineer
Duration: 2 Years
Pay Rate: $59.00/hr on W2
Location: Corvallis, OR
Job Description:
The Industrial Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, commissioning, and supporting the industrial machine control systems that operate Industrial PageWide Web Presses, with a direct impact on press uptime, print quality, and production throughput. This role leverages B&R Automation Studio and mapp Technology to deliver standardized, modular, and scalable control architectures across press platforms. The position emphasizes configuration driven software design using reusable mapp components rather than custom, monolithic PLC code, enabling consistent machine behavior, improved reliability, faster recovery from faults, and reduced commissioning time. The Industrial Controls Engineer partners closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to ensure that motion control, sequencing, safety, and HMI design collectively support high speed continuous operation, precise print registration, and stable press performance. The ideal candidate has strong experience with B&R Automation Studio, IEC 61131 3 (Structured Text), motion control, and mapp libraries, and is comfortable working in complex, high speed industrial equipment environments where software decisions directly influence overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), customer satisfaction, and long term platform scalability. The role operates within an Agile SCRUM development model, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and delivery commitments to ensure predictable, incremental delivery of control system capabilities aligned with program milestones.
Key Responsibilities
PLC & Control Software Development:
- Design and develop PLC applications using B&R Automation Studio with an Client on Structured Text
- Implement machine functionality using mapp Technology components instead of custom function blocks wherever possible
- Configure and integrate mapp modules including:
- mapp Motion (single axis, multi axis, coordinated motion)
- mapp Safety
- mapp View (HTML5 HMI)
- mapp Alarm / AlarmX
- mapp Recipe
- mapp OEE and Data Recorder
- Develop standardized state machines and sequencing logic layered on top of mapp services
- Drive configuration over code and modular software design practices across platforms
HMI Development (mapp View):
- Develop operator interfaces using mapp View widgets and components
- Bind HMI elements to PLC variables and mapp services
- Implement:
- User roles and authentication
- Alarm visualization and diagnostics
- Recipe configuration and management
- Create maintainable, reusable HMIs aligned with standardized design guidelines
Motion, Drives & Industrial Networking:
- Configure and commission:
- B&R servo drives and motors
- Integrated motion systems using mapp Motion
- Implement and support industrial communication protocols including:
- POWERLINK
- PROFIBUS / PROFINET
- IO Link
- Ethernet/IP
- OPC UA for higher level system integration
- Tune motion systems and validate performance during commissioning
Machine Safety & Functional Safety:
- Design, implement, and validate machine safety solutions in compliance with applicable safety standards
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams to ensure safety architecture supports both compliance and machine performance
- Support safety commissioning, validation, and documentation activities
Commissioning & Debug:
- Commission machines in factory and customer environments
- Debug PLC, motion, safety, and HMI issues using Automation Studio diagnostics
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
- Optimize machine performance using mapp diagnostics, logging, and data tools
Electrical & System Integration:
- Collaborate with electrical engineering on control system design and standards
- Interface with machine safety systems, including B&R safety PLCs
- Coordinate with mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and field service teams
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Which companies sponsor visas for electrical controls engineers in Oregon?
Intel is one of the most active visa sponsors in Oregon, regularly hiring electrical controls engineers for its Hillsboro semiconductor fabs. Other companies with sponsorship history include Daimler Trucks North America, Precision Castparts, and various industrial automation contractors in the Portland metro. Food and beverage manufacturers in the Willamette Valley and solar energy developers in Central Oregon also hire for controls engineering roles with sponsorship.
Which visa types are most common for electrical controls engineer roles in Oregon?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for electrical controls engineers in Oregon, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before petitioning USCIS. Engineers already authorized to work in the U.S., such as those on OPT or an H-4 EAD, are also competitive candidates with Oregon employers.
Which cities in Oregon have the most electrical controls engineer sponsorship jobs?
The Portland metro area, including Hillsboro and Beaverton, has the highest concentration of electrical controls engineer sponsorship opportunities, driven largely by Intel's semiconductor operations and a cluster of industrial automation and manufacturing firms. Eugene and Corvallis see demand from food processing, agricultural equipment, and university-affiliated research. Medford and the Rogue Valley have a smaller but active market tied to manufacturing and food production.
How to find electrical controls engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it practical to search for electrical controls engineer roles in Oregon without manually screening hundreds of postings. You can narrow results by location, role type, and sponsorship status to focus on employers actively willing to file H-1B or other work visa petitions. This saves significant time compared to broad job searching, particularly for international engineers navigating authorization timelines.
Are there any Oregon-specific considerations for electrical controls engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Oregon's strong semiconductor and advanced manufacturing base means prevailing wage levels for electrical controls engineers, which employers must meet under H-1B rules, reflect a competitive regional market. Engineers with experience in PLCs, SCADA systems, or semiconductor process equipment are particularly sought after in the Hillsboro area. Oregon State University and Portland State University also produce engineering graduates who enter the local talent pool, so international candidates with specialized automation expertise tend to stand out with sponsors.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored electrical controls engineer 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.
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