Manufacturing Engineering Technician (PLC)
Rose International · Tualatin, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Rose International (industrial) in Tualatin, OR. The candidate should be self-directed and be able to work autonomously to complete company goals • Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time and recommend solutions to Recommend solutions to manufacturing.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, PLC, Automation, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $92k–$121k.
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.
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live controls postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $92k–$121k, from 5 postings that list pay.
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.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Rose International
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that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.** **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
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Required Education:• High School or EquivalentRequired Experience:• 2-year degree in electro-mechanical, electronic technology, or equivalent education AND a minimum of two years of electromechanical work experience OR five plus years of experience in a related field • Experience in PLC operations to include basic system configurations and hardware, data manipulation, data communications, advanced programming commands, interfacing, troubleshooting, application and program development. • Ability to troubleshoot windows & Linux based technical problems • Maintain regular attendance in accordance with the current Attendance Policy.• Basic microcomputer skills necessary to understand the operation and interfacing characteristics of microprocessors. • Demonstrate an ability to cope in stressful situations, follow client policies and procedures, and be committed to the task. • Must be familiar with standard recognized troubleshooting practices. • Must be able to reference National Electrical Codes • Must be able to read mechanical blueprints/wiring diagrams or schematics.Job Responsibilities:• The ideal candidate will be somewhat flexible to potentially come in an hour early, or stay an hour late as needed. • The candidate should be self-directed and be able to work autonomously to complete company goals • Identify and troubleshoot process, material, or equipment problems to minimize down time and recommend solutions to Recommend solutions to manufacturing engineering and Test & Automation engineering Manufacturing Engineering. • This includes I/O and interfacing concepts, software interaction, applications, programming languages and techniques. • Installs, maintains, dismantles, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and electronic equipment and components. • Promote and support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in Manufacturing.• Assist with hands-on training of manufacturing employees on new products, tooling, equipment and process revisions. • Places materials, parts, tools, fixtures and equipment in proper locations. • Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly & Support & promote 5S in the workplace. • Support & deploy digital tools throughout the factory • Promote a safety-first culture • We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. • If you do not necessarily meet all the
