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Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Lead critical automation and process control systems, drive high-impact plant improvements, and shape the future of smart manufacturing with advanced Yokogawa, PLC, SCADA, and digital technologies.
SALARY: $125k/yr.
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
SCHEDULE: Full-time; Monday-Friday | 7:00am-5:00pm
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE
- Make a Real Plant-Wide Impact — Take ownership of critical automation and process control systems that directly support safety, reliability, productivity, and operational performance.
- Work with Advanced Automation Technology — Gain hands-on exposure to Yokogawa DCS, PLC, HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, data historians, cybersecurity, and emerging AI and digitalization initiatives.
- Lead Meaningful Engineering Projects — Drive system upgrades, migrations, commissioning, optimization, and control strategy improvements while partnering with multidisciplinary teams across the facility.
- Grow Your Technical Expertise & Influence — Tackle complex troubleshooting challenges, contribute to process safety and continuous improvement, train plant personnel, and help shape the future of smart manufacturing.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Yokogawa DCS platforms, including CENTUM VP and FAST/TOOLS, along with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems; support industrial communications, historian, alarm management, backups, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery.
- Execute automation projects, including system upgrades, migrations, commissioning, loop tuning, control strategy improvements, FAT/SAT, startup, validation, and shutdown/turnaround support.
- Develop and maintain automation documentation, including control narratives, cause & effect matrices, P&IDs, functional design specifications, loop drawings, MOC documentation, PSSR, HAZOP, and process safety requirements.
- Provide plant-wide technical support and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and E&I teams to improve reliability and performance; develop preventive maintenance strategies, train personnel, and support digitalization, analytics, AI, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Computer, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field, with 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and process control engineering.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Yokogawa CENTUM VP and FAST/TOOLS, PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, industrial Ethernet networks, alarm management, historians, and process control optimization.
- Knowledge of ISA standards, process safety management (PSM), industrial cybersecurity, functional safety/IEC 61511, SIL systems, and the ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, loop diagrams, and control narratives.
- Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, communication, and project coordination skills; experience with batch automation, recipe management, OPC UA, SQL, MES integration, virtualization, server/network infrastructure, and control valve/instrument integration preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This role requires the ability to work in a manufacturing/industrial environment, including walking and standing for extended periods, accessing equipment and control systems, and occasionally working in confined or elevated areas as required. The position may require lifting and carrying equipment or tools, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and supporting plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and off-hours troubleshooting.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
This position is offered through NW Staffing Resources. Simply select ‘Apply Online’ at the top of the post to submit your application. If you'd like more information about this role or others within the industries we serve, we’d love to connect. Partner with a recruiter who will advocate for your goals, provide insight into the local market, and help you find the right fit. Call or text us directly for confidential consideration at: 503-643-7574
Meet Your Recruiter
Bridget is a Recruiter with NW Staffing Resources based in the Portland office. She specializes in matching talented candidates with employers across industries including Administrative, Light Industrial, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal, and Dental support.
Her recruiting approach focuses on communication, responsiveness, and consistency. By taking time to understand both employer needs and candidate goals, he/she helps create long-term successful matches rather than simply filling positions.
As part of NW Staffing Resources, founded in Portland in 1985, she supports temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements throughout the Pacific Northwest. NW Staffing has earned ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards annually since 2017 and has been recognized as one of Oregon's Top 100 Companies to Work For.
Whether assisting a candidate with a career change or helping a client solve a hiring challenge, she is committed to delivering a positive staffing experience built on trust, professionalism, and results.
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