Electrical and Control Systems Engineering Manager

Job overview

The Electrical and Control Systems Engineering Manager role is an onsite position in Portland, OR. Compensation is not specified; the posting lists an annual base salary and a 10% annual performance bonus without stating a base amount. The role supports a growing industrial manufacturer’s plant systems and production operations. The manager leads electrical, controls, automation, and instrumentation engineering work to improve reliability, modernization, and safe plant operations. The role oversees system architecture and engineering designs, manages capital projects, resolves complex technical issues, and ensures compliance with applicable standards.

What you'll do

• Lead electrical, controls, and automation engineering staff
• oversee electrical distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation systems
• direct PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial network architecture
• approve designs and technical documentation
• manage capital projects through commissioning
• troubleshoot complex system issues
• ensure standards compliance
• coordinate contractors and suppliers
• support reliability improvements and change management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineering manager

control systems

industrial automation

plc

hmi

scada

dcs

plant systems

portland or

zen sherpa

10% performance bonus

engineering leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual performance bonus
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• paid time off
• disability and life insurance
• employee assistance program
• pet insurance
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Leadership role with ownership of automation and modernization projects and a stated 10% annual performance bonus.

About the employer

Zen Sherpa LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.