Lead Engineer, Control Systems Engineering
Entegris · Hillsboro, OR
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Controls
- Travel
- 20%
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management controls role at Entegris (industrial) in Hillsboro, OR. Lead & Support projects to expand manufacturing capacity, transition products to high volume manufacturing , New Product Introductions and continuous improvement opportunities for existing pro cesses and manufacturing sites .
- They ask for
- 7+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Automation, MES
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 20% travel
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live controls postings in Oregon.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 82%
- ✓ PLC 82%
- ✓ Root cause 35%
- Team leadership 29%
- AutoCAD 24%
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Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Entegris in Hillsboro
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Full description from EntegrisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The Role
Our Hillsboro, Oregon facility is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for advanced automation systems supporting global manufacturing operations. This SME role drives the design, implementation, and optimization of OT hardware, instrumentation, control networks, and cybersecurity solutions while advancing process technology, automation standards, and strategic initiatives across global sites.
As a semiconductor manufacturer, we maintain rigorous quality and process control standards, and this role is instrumental in advancing them through process optimization and innovative automation technologies. The position also provides opportunities to develop expertise in Rockwell Automation, Ignition, MES platforms ( Critical Manufacturing) , statistical process control, and automated process data collection and analytics.
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Job Title
Lead Engineer, Control Systems Engineering
What You’ll Do
- •Drive a Safety First culture by conducting behavioral and safety assessments and implementing equipment, automation, and process improvements to mitigate risk.
- •Lead & Support projects to expand manufacturing capacity, transition products to high volume manufacturing , New Product Introductions and continuous improvement opportunities for existing pro cesses and manufacturing sites .
- •Engage cross ‑ functional stakeholders (Facilities/EHS, Procurement, R&D, Maintenance, Controls, Operations) to lead capital projects from justification through commissioning and qualification
- •Drive implementation of connected manufacturing solutions including IIoT platforms, edge computing, industrial data infrastructure, historian systems, MES, AI/ML applications and vision systems as needed in alignment with Industry 4.0 vision and Divisional standards .
- •Lead specifications , evaluation, and deployment of Automation hardware and software solutions, ensuring alignment with Divisional standards, cybersecurity requirements, and manufacturing objectives.
- •W rite, debug, and optimize PLC logic, and HMI /SCADA interfaces . Simulation testing of new automation programs and user acceptance testing in conjunction with cross-functional teams
- •Collaborate with Controls, MES, ERP, and Business Systems teams to integrate production data, automate workflows, improve data visibility, and enable real-time decision-making.
- •Develop business cases, ROI analyses, technology roadmaps, and implementation strategies that support site-specific and enterprise-wide digital manufacturing objectives as needed .
- •Lead internal system commissioning, validation, and acceptance testing
- •Provide leadership and expertise in global automation strategy, standards, and technology advancement.
- •Collaborate with global teams to standardize architecture and engineering practices across sites.
- •Drive Industry 4.0 and Smart manufacturing discussions and collaborative efforts for division and sites
- •Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative solutions that improve reliability, scalability, performance, and business value.
- •Develop and maintain a centralized repository of global IACS standards and technical assets, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA source code; equipment and instrument configuration files; I/O databases; instrument specifications; equipment standards; engineering procedures; automation best practices.
- •Provide production support and serve as a subject matter expert and backup resource for site automation teams.
- •Collaborate with site and global teams to resolve complex automation, controls, and integration issues.
- •Provide on-call coverage during resource absences and support escalation of critical production events.
- •Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for automation-related downtime, quality issues, and system failures.
- •Supply Plant floor support as needed for local sites complex issue resolution needs
What We Seek
- •B.S. Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical)
- •7 years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering with in a manufacturing environment, preferably batch or specialty chemical manufacturing .
- •Experience managing capital and automation projects, including scope, schedule, budget, stakeholder communication and outage planning
- •E xpert-level proficiency in PLC programming , HMI/SCADA systems, Variable Frequency Drives and motion control.
- •Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DeviceNet , Ethernet/IP (preferred) )
- •Ability to lead design efforts on multiple assignments of varying complexity including implementation of new products & processes , with a bility to produce results when facing deadlines or commitments.
- •Knowledge of or experience with AC/DC power distribution, control/pneumatic; cabinet designs and layouts, to include electrical schematics .
- •Demonstrated familiarity with industrial instrumentation and the ability to select and specify devices for production processes, including pressure, vacuum, temperature, level, flow, and weighing systems.
- •Working knowledge of safety systems and hazardous environments
- •Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and root cause identification.
- •Ability to travel (20% - Domestic & International) for site evaluations and commissioning activities
Outstanding Candidates Will Have
- •Rockwell suite of application s (Studio5000/ FTLinx / PlantPAX )
- •IEC611 31-3 Experi ence with LD, FBD , SFC and ST along with best use case implementation
- •Ignition SCADA - (Python, REST APIs, MQTT & OPC-UA) design and Implementation
- •Critical Manufacturing (MES) - M anufacturing Execution System i ntegration and configuration
- •Industrial Automation Networking - Experience configuring Stratix/Cisco switches.
- •Knowledge of International Standards ISA88 (batch)/ ISA99 (cyber) / ISA95 (enterprise IACS)
- •SQL Database experience (Stored Procedure generation), ODBC connections and transa