For over 80 years Pacific Seafood has provided the finest seafood to consumers, restaurants and retailers. We believe in the philosophy “On Board Doing Good Together” and recognize that the success of our company is directly tied to the many talented and dedicated team members we consider part of our Pacific Seafood family.

It’s through the skills of our team members and Pacific Seafood’s commitment to both sustainability and traceability that we lead the industry in socially responsible best practices for wild harvest and aquaculture, while working to minimize environmental impact. Being a vertically integrated company, we track our products at each stage from “dock to plate”. This ensures we can be confident and proud of our mission to provide the safest, freshest, and healthiest protein on the planet.

At Pacific Seafood, we believe people make great companies. We emphasize that people who are committed to excellence are the key to our success. Pacific Seafood’s culture is based on the four components of our Diamond Philosophy: teamwork, productivity, quality, and excellence. We define teamwork as a group of people charged with creating solutions and implementing results. Quality is reflected in dedication to each other, our products, our attitudes, and respect for the environment. Productivity is maximizing efficiency of an effortless flow of product to our customers. We live the Diamond Philosophy daily and that’s reflected as we achieve operational excellence. As a leader in the seafood industry, our expectation of ourselves is to practice our business fairly and ethically, to lead by example.

As we continue to grow our business, we hope to inspire the best and brightest talent to join our team and become part of our continued success, as together we conniue to accomplish our mission of Feeding The World The Healthiest Protein On The Planet!

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Automation Controls Engineer

CLACKAMAS, OR

Full Time

Processing

Experienced

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

An Automation Controls Engineer at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Engineering team supporting efforts to ensure the smooth operation and continuous improvement of our facilities and infrastructure. This position involves development, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control systems for industrial automation. They are responsible for ensuring efficient and effective operation of machinery, equipment, and processes by utilizing their strong technical skills in HMI, PLC controls, programming, and control system design.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Operations:

Assess, design, specify, program, and troubleshoot industrial control systems and related equipment and integration requirements.
Demonstrated a willingness and ability to write disciplined, organized and well-documented code.
Fluent in ANSI Y32.2/IEEE and IEC electrical schematic symbols and layouts.
Fluent in ANSI/ISA S5.1 P&ID process schematics symbols and layouts.
Demonstrated mastery of IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, with an emphasis on Structured Text and Ladder.
Experience with industrial networks such as Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, CANopen, and J1939
Develop, and integrate SCADA systems for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.
Stay up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices related to engineering, and apply this knowledge to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and other relevant policies and procedures.

2. Process Improvement and Project Management

Design and implement appropriate automation solutions for improved production efficiency.
Evaluate systems or processes and recommend changes to improve reliability and performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve any issues with control systems, including but not limited to PLC controls, servo drives, and machine vision systems.

3. Administrative:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of control systems into production processes.
Maintain documentation and provide training on control systems for production teams.
Perform recordkeeping audits per established guidelines; provides detailed follow-up reports.
Assist with the design, development, editing of department forms and documents.
Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as needed.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Computer Engineering, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
At least seven years related experience.
Strong proficiency in HMI, PLC controls, and structured text programming
Expert proficiency implementing/troubleshooting PLCs, HMI, motion control, servo systems, and industrial sensors
Experience with industrial networks such as Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, CANopen, and J1939
Familiarity with SCADA systems and robotics automation
Knowledge of servo drives, machine vision systems, OCR systems, and laser sensors
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and contractors.
Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental standards related to maintenance activities.
Ability to travel to locations along the West Coast including Alaska and British Columbia as needed.

Preferred:

Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating resources to achieve project goals within budget and timeline constraints.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and work effectively under pressure.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually

Total Compensation:

Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal time.
Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
Product purchase program.

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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