Sr. Systems Controls Engineer
The Doyle Group is a proven partner for Placement and Consulting services, headquartered in Denver, CO. Our core mission is to forge genuine partnerships with our clients who seek strategic talent solutions and to assist highly skilled candidates looking for their next career opportunity. With over 30 years of industry experience, our consultative approach allows us to provide a higher level of guidance and insight, empowering our clients to secure top IT talent that fits seamlessly into their team and culture. We look forward to collaborating to help you achieve your career goals.
Position Summary
Our client, a leading distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, is seeking a Senior Systems Controls Engineer to join their engineering team in Portland, Oregon. This hybrid role will play a key part in bridging sales concepts to functional control systems across both industrial automation systems and mobile hydraulic platforms.
This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a hands-on environment, someone who can design and program PLC-based systems, create hydraulic and electrical schematics, and help lead the technical execution of projects ranging from one-off custom builds to high-volume production.
The right candidate brings a rare blend of electrical control experience and hydraulic system expertise, especially in mobile equipment applications (e.g., oil & gas rigs, heavy trucks, or construction equipment). You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, vendors, and shop floor staff to bring complex, electromechanical solutions to life.
Responsibilities
- Translate customer concepts, sketches, and sales notes into engineered electrical and hydraulic system designs
- Select components, create electrical and hydraulic schematics, and produce complete fabrication drawings
- Develop PLC and HMI programs for both industrial systems and mobile equipment (including Allen-Bradley, CoDeSys, Danfoss, and Siemens platforms)
- Partner with shop personnel to support fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance standards are met
- Use CAD tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Inventor, and CoDeSys for design and documentation
- Write and execute test procedures, verify system operation, and lead troubleshooting efforts on the shop floor
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing hands-on guidance in design, programming, and system validation
- Maintain organized documentation, version control, and design records using Autodesk Vault and company standards
Minimum Experience
- 10+ years of experience in systems controls engineering with a focus on both industrial automation and mobile hydraulics
- Strong knowledge of fluid power systems, manifolds, control panels, and motion control
- Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., CoDeSys, ladder logic) and familiarity with multimeters, schematics, DC/AC circuits, and panel layout design
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Vault, and Inventor
- A strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize competing projects and drive execution under tight timelines
- Strong communication and collaboration skills and comfortable working cross-functionally and on the shop floor
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Additional Plus:
- Experience with mobile hydraulic systems on oil & gas, utility, or construction vehicles
- Background working in a custom manufacturing or OEM environment
- Ability to support or mentor junior engineers or contractors
Salary / Wage Range
$120,000-$140,000/year
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. The Doyle Group offers a competitive rewards package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage and other benefits.
