Embedded Systems Programmer

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Embedded Systems Programmer (Machine Control Solutions)

Location:  Portland Metro Area (Up to 15% regional travel)
Compensation: Up to $125,000 base + flexible schedule, PTO, healthcare, and specialty training

Code the Future of Machine Control From a Blank Slate
Are you an adaptable programmer who loves the challenge of turning a blank canvas into an elegant, high-performing control system? Do you value creativity, flexibility, and a workplace that treats truth and altruism as core values—not just corporate buzzwords?
SUMMARY
We are partnering with an innovative, local machine control leader that crafts bespoke automation solutions across a massive variety of industries. If you are a multifaceted engineer who thrives on customer discovery, loves to learn new skills, and wants to see your code bring heavy machinery to life in under 6 weeks, this is your next home.

KEY POINTS:
True Flexibility: Work on a dynamic, project-based schedule where most initiatives wrap up fast (under 6 weeks). Growth-First Culture: We actively invest in your specialty training and encourage you to try on new organizational roles as you evolve. Comprehensive Benefits: Robust healthcare, paid vacation, additional PTO, paid holidays, and a competitive salary up to $125k for top-tier talent.
JOB DUTIES: Create Elegance: Write clean, disciplined, and flawlessly documented code from scratch. Collaborate Broadly: Work hand in hand with our principal engineer, drafting teams, project managers, and production technicians. Lead the Startup: Guide customers through discovery, design custom control panels on-site, and lead physical commissioning and troubleshooting.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: PLC Mastery: Deep expertise in IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, with a sharp focus on Structured Text and Ladder logic. Hardware & Layout Fluency: Ability to read ANSI Y32.2/IEEE/IEC electrical schematics and ANSI/ISA S5.1 P&ID layouts. Power Design Capabilities: Hands-on experience designing control panels up to 480V/3-phase following UL508A and NFPA 79 standards. Industrial Network & Motion Expertise: Expert troubleshooting skills with PLCs, HMIs, servo/motion systems, and networks like Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, CANopen, and J1939. People Skills: Top-tier customer service skills to walk clients comfortably through the startup and commissioning phase. Mobility: Ability to travel regionally up to 15% of the time to interface directly with clients.
PREFERED SKILLS: CoDeSys (SoMachine) on Schneider & Wago PLCs, or SoftMotion controllers. Mitsubishi (FX-, A-, Q-, iQ-) or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC systems. HMI platforms like Proface, Red Lion, or Panelview. ANSI C/C++ programming.

Apply online: pridestaff.com/portlandwest

Send resume to: [email protected]

Call: 971.371.4028

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Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $85,000.00 - $125,000.00