Manager, Controls Engineering
AAON · Redmond, OR
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $111k–$167k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management controls role at AAON (industrial) in Redmond, OR. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation
- Base pay
- $111k–$167k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $92k–$121k. This one lists $111k–$167k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 11 controls engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Oregon plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 10 other live controls postings in Oregon.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 100%
- ✓ PLC 73%
- Team leadership 27%
- AutoCAD 27%
- EHS / safety 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: AAON in Redmond
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Requirements
- ✓Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering
- ✓Or related discipline
- ✓Preferred 8-15 years of controls engineering experience and 3-5 years of leadership experience.
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and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
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Job Description
The Manager, Controls Engineering leads the Controls Engineering team responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of HVAC control systems and electrical controls architectures. This role provides technical and organizational leadership for controls engineers. Primary Duties:
The Controls Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Controls Engineering department, managing engineering resources, establishing technical standards, and ensuring successful execution of controls-related projects.
- •Lead, manage, and develop a team of Controls Engineers and Controls Technicians.
- •Establish department goals, priorities, staffing plans, and performance expectations.
- •Conduct employee coaching, performance evaluations, and career development planning.
- •Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of controls engineering personnel.
- •Serve as the technical authority for HVAC controls systems, PLC programming, and DDC controls.
- •Review and approve controls architectures, sequences of operation, and electrical designs.
- •Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and R&D teams.
- •Support manufacturing, commissioning, startup activities, and escalated field issues.
- •Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Develop and maintain engineering standards, documentation, and training materials.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Expert knowledge of HVAC systems and building automation systems.
- •Strong PLC and DDC programming experience. Carel platform experience preferred.
- •Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, and related communication protocols.
- •Ability to develop and review sequences of operation and electrical schematics.
- •Knowledge of NEC, UL, NFPA, and ASHRAE standards.
- •Strong troubleshooting, leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Essential Mental and Physical Functions
This role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The manager must be able to interpret technical data, lead teams, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Physical demands are typical of an office and light industrial environment.
Key Functions
- •Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and use a computer regularly.
- •Occasional lifting of equipment or components (up to 25 lbs).
- •Ability to navigate manufacturing and lab environments safely.
- •Occasional travel to customer sites, suppliers, or industry events.
Work Environment
- •Office and lab environments with standard lighting and noise levels.
- •Frequent visits to production floors and test facilities.
- •Exposure to electrical systems, HVAC equipment, and prototype assemblies.
- •Use of PPE when required in manufacturing or lab settings.
- •Hybrid work flexibility may be available depending on project needs and company policy.
Pay Range
$111,348.00 - $167,023.00