Controls Engineer
Entek · Lebanon, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Entek (industrial) in Lebanon, OR.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $114k–$212k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 16 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 15 other live controls postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $114k–$212k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 75%
- ✓ PLC 50%
- Python 25%
- ✓ Team leadership 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Entek
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Responsibilities
may include all or some of the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Discuss project(s) with Supervisor and sales engineers to review functions of machines and equipment.
Diagram logic systems for functions such as sequence and timing control.
Design and program appropriate Human Machine Interface (HMI).
Write PLC code and document the code according to ENTEK standards.
Review schematics with customer representatives to answer questions during installation of systems.
Write a complete project scope for each job before it is started.
Design controls for industrial plant monitoring systems.
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Additional Information
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or equivalent; or a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Controls Engineer
- •Full-time
Company Description
ENTEK is a major Oregon employer and an enabler of global clean energy with headquarters in Lebanon Oregon. We are a top producer of separators for both lithium and lead acid batteries, best in class twin screw extruders and machinery for the plastics industry, and we have a full complement of engineering services to provide our customers with excellent products and services worldwide. Our success is fueled by consistently living our core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and innovation. ENTEK’s commitment to non-stop innovation and attention to customer service keeps our customer’s production lines humming. ENTEK is a dynamic and engaging place to work. We believe in supporting our employees, by offering paid time off, health
insurance including medical, dental, and vision, 401k, and tuition reimbursement. Our teams are world-class!
Stop by our website at www.entek.com to learn more about our company and the opportunities that
await you at ENTEK.
Job Description
Controls Engineer designs, develops, and starts up industrial control systems used for controlling equipment, and machinery. Individual is responsible for the startup and de-bugging of equipment at the Lebanon, Oregon site as well as in the field at customer job sites. Some travel will be required. Position requires from time to time this individual carry the company pager for after-hours call-in support. Extensive Allen Bradley PLC experience preferred.
Language skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; respond effectively to inquiries or complaints; write operating manuals; and make effective and persuasive presentations to customers when required.
Mathematical skills
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits and engineering equations.
Reasoning ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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