CONTROLS ENGINEERING MANAGER IN CORVALLIS, OR
At Andrews Cooper, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions in the HardTech space, partnering with industry leaders in Consumer Technology, Medical Technology, Clean Technology, and Automation & Robotics. With a mission to solve novel, ambiguous challenges, we help our customers achieve significant differentiation and success in their industries. Our people-first culture is built on the core values of Own It, Help Each Other Win, and Be Cool, creating an environment where engineers can build fulfilling careers while delivering exceptional work.
The Core Values we embody:
- Help Each Other Win—AC values winning as a team over personal recognition. Go out of your way to help a teammate and the team succeed.
- Own It—Don’t wait for someone else to clear the way. Recognize opportunities to improve, and when obstacles arise, join forces to overcome them.
- Be Cool—Be self-aware, maintain a positive attitude, prioritize emotional intelligence, and maintain composure under pressure.
If you’re passionate about solving complex engineering problems, collaborating with forward-thinking teams, and making an impact in the world of Hardware Technology, Andrews Cooper is the place for you.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. in Software or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field. MSEE is a plus.
- 10+ years of professional hands-on experience in Controls Engineering designing complex automated systems.
- Experience leading engineering teams.
- Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations.
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Background checks are required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in leading technical interviews, candidate screening, mentoring, and coaching.
- Experience presenting engineering designs, proposals, and reports.
- Programming, using a wide variety of languages and platforms such as LabVIEW, Python, VBA, VB, C (C, C++, C#), Java.
- Possesses a high level of proficiency and expertise in several of these environments:
- HMI – Rockwell, Siemens, Codesys (Beckhoff, B&R, Bosch). Maple Systems, Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition.
- Industrial Robotics – Fanuc, Epson, Denso, ABB.
- CAD – AutoCAD Electrical, Solidworks Electrical, EPLAN.
- Familiarity with Virtual Machines, Linux, embedded systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Resource Allocation
- Grow and develop your team’s capacity and capabilities as needed to meet the demand for resources and services.
- With support from recruiting, Program Directors, and Engineering Directors, responsible for hiring AC-caliber candidates.
- Responsible for allocation of team resources to projects and team utilization.
- Ensure team members are performing at the desired level. Address performance issues of team members.
- Tools & Processes
- Identify and manage the team’s tools and resources including software packages and hardware.
- Working closely with the Operations Manager and Engineering Director, responsible for the development of and adherence to standards, processes, tools, templates, and best practices that build and sustain the AC brand.
- Ensure compliance of your team to AC’s procedures as specified in the QMS and other procedures specified outside of the QMS.
- Management of Direct Reports
- Support and grow direct reports through coaching, mentorship, and training.
- With the support of HR, address performance issues through coaching, disciplinary action, or dismissal.
- Facilitate performance reviews and administrate merit increases, bonusing, and promotions.
Why join the Andrews Cooper team? This is a full-time position with compensation, benefits, and work positives, including:
- Flexible work hours and locations (Bothell, WA, Lake Oswego, OR, McMinnville, OR, and Corvallis, OR).
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
- Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption.
- Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
- In-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
- 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
- Access to hands-on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement.
The salary range for this position is based on national rates. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base Salary: $145,000.00 - $240,000.00. Andrews Cooper is an equal-opportunity employer.
Top Skills
What We Do
AC is an enterprise grade product development services firm with deep expertise in product engineering & custom automation
Concurrent creation of new products with automated inspection, assembly and test capabilities by AC enables otherwise impossible breakthroughs in design, performance and manufacturability.
In over 21 years of service, we’ve assembled a team of 130+ engineers, technicians, program managers & support staff. We’re honored to have earned the repeat business of nearly every customer who’s experienced working with us. Household name, industry defining multinationals measure their engagements with AC in years and decades. Mid-cap niche leaders use us to catapult to the next level, and early stage companies with big dreams leverage AC to deliver on their Missions with the effectiveness and quality of the Fortune 100. We take on only select new Customers – we know we’ll be a good fit if you’ve got vision, ambition, and dedication to the principle that we all win when we’re all on the same team.
