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Controls Engineer
Showcase your expertise in developing, deploying, and maintaining instrumentation andprocess control systems in this position based in Beaverton, Oregon (Portland metro)
Our company:
Agilyx is the first company in the world to economically convert difficult-to-recycle waste plastics into crude oil through a patented system that is scalable, versatile, and environmentally beneficial. We sell this technology to clients who generate or collect waste plastic. We’re well funded by top tier venture capital firms and strategic partners. Our culture is entrepreneurial, and we are excited about being part of a growing company that is making a difference. At Agilyx, we envision a world without an insatiable appetite for oil and where mixed-waste plastic no longer has the negative impact on our planet that it does today. We are passionate about what we do!
Your responsibilities:
Your primary objective will be to design and implement cost-effective control systems that safely, reliably and efficiently control process operations, in complete compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.
You’ll specify control systems, design & program PLCs and HMI’s, and take part in equipment testing and installation. With input from the operations team, you will be responsible for developing the sequence of operations for control logic.
Other ways in which you will contribute to our success include participating in the development of process improvements and providing technical support to our customers. In close collaboration with the rest of the Engineering team, Sales and Operations teams, you will help us design, install, commission, and operate new plants.
Your qualifications:
To qualify for this opportunity, you’ll need to be an energetic team player with a record of successful projects implementing control system designs and:
- BS in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline.
- At least 7 years of experience developing complex PLC based controls systems for manufacturing, with at least 3 years of senior-level responsibility.
- Demonstrated skills in Advanced Process Control (APC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA);
- Experience programming with Rockwell software;
- Prefer Experience with Allan Bradley CompactLogix and MicroLogix PLC’s;
- Prefer Experience with InduSoft Web Studio software;
- Demonstrated ability to identify the root cause of operational problems;
- Proven success in developing and executing complex control system projects , including objectives, scope, schedule and deliverables, using Microsoft Project or similar software;
- Tenacious, results orientated approach to work, with high quality work standards and ethics
- Impeccable personal and professional ethics.
- Prefer experience in waste, energy, petroleum and/or plastics recycling market knowledge and/or a similar industry.
- Personal qualities such as business acumen, commitment to teamwork, results orientation, superior communication and interpersonal skills, and effective leadership skills
- Professional history must reflect stability and progressive success.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in established companies and familiarity with best practices AND a preference for working in the entrepreneurial culture of an early stage, rapidly growing company — thriving in a dynamic and challenging environment where excellent interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and customer relationship management are vital qualities.
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@agilyx.com, with the job title in the subject line. No phone calls or mailed submissions please. We will contact you if your background meets our requirements, and we thank you for your interest in our company.
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