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Food Engineer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Senior Electrical Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

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Senior Electrical Engineer Department: Product Development: Hardware Reports To: Director of ... food safety. Serving 34,000+ global clients with 60M+ daily sensor readings, we turn raw data into ...

DevOps Engineer

Ashland, OR

$54 - $74/hr

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... of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing ... Engineer to join our team. This role is essential for automating and streamlining our operations ...

DevOps Engineer

Ashland, OR · On-site

$54 - $74/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

... of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing ... Engineer to join our team. This role is essential for automating and streamlining our operations ...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Bend, OR · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be responsible for overseeing the design, installation ... Knowledge of design for hygienic equipment (pharmaceutical, food/dairy, semiconductor, etc.) is a ...

Aviation Civil Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

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From architecture, food/beverage processing, federal, transportation, water infrastructure and more ... Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed ...

Discover your exciting role The Graduate Quality Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the ... Experience in a regulated environment, such as semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing ...

$76K - $98K/yr

Discover your exciting role The Graduate Quality Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the ... Experience in a regulated environment, such as semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing ...

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You'll lead talented engineers and automation professionals while helping some of the nation's leading Food amp; Beverage manufacturers improve efficiency, quality, safety, and production performance.

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How much do food engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for food engineer in Oregon is $65,533.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,389.00 and $78,795.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a food engineer?

A Food Engineer needs a solid background in food science, chemical engineering, and process design, typically acquired through a degree in food engineering or a related discipline. Familiarity with CAD software, process simulation tools, and knowledge of food safety regulations (such as HACCP certification) are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams help distinguish successful Food Engineers. These skills are crucial to ensure safe, efficient, and innovative development of food processes and products in a fast-evolving industry.

What does a food engineer do?

A Food Engineer applies principles of engineering, microbiology, and chemistry to develop and improve food products, processing techniques, and packaging. They work to enhance food quality, safety, and shelf life while optimizing production efficiency. Food Engineers collaborate with food scientists and manufacturers to design equipment, improve preservation methods, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Their work plays a crucial role in making food production safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective.

Are food engineers in high demand?

Food engineers are in growing demand due to the need for improved food safety, quality, and sustainable production methods. They often work in manufacturing plants, research labs, and quality assurance, with employment prospects influenced by advancements in food technology and regulations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Food Engineer jobs in Oregon?

The most popular types of Food Engineer jobs in Oregon are:

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Food Engineer jobs?

Cities in Oregon with the most Food Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Food Engineer job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,533 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Companies

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Who You'll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group as an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You'll Do
You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
  • Develop and design control systems for our clients in the food and beverage, consumer health, life science, or advanced technology sectors
  • Provide engineering solutions for control systems and PLC/SCADA interface systems that meet and exceed our clients' requirements for safety and optimization
  • Lead design and estimation for the preliminary and detailed phases of projects
  • Conduct system and facility engineering job walk assessments
  • Develop and design engineering solutions for equipment optimization
  • Design systems that will monitor pressure, temperature, humidity, and flow in a manufacturing environment
  • Conduct root cause failure analyses
  • Document process requirements for instrumentation equipment
  • Interface effectively with engineering design team members and client representatives
  • Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You'll Bring
  • A minimum of three years of experience leading I&C design and estimation for the programming phase of projects
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation hardware and software
  • Experience with mechanical, electrical and process (MEP) systems and working with MEP engineers and technicians
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary large capital projects involving owners, general contractors, contractors, and system integrators
  • A sound understanding of design/build (engineering and construction)
  • A solid understanding of complex process systems architecture & design, instrumentation, device selection, networking, PLC & I/O architectures, P&IDs, data sheets, and SCADA
  • A working knowledge of environments common in large industrial applications such as dry/wet mechanical, awn, gas/chem distribution, HVAC, and clean room environmental control
  • Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations.
  • A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
  • A bachelor of science in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering, OR a degree emphasizing process control and instrumentation, OR equivalent work experience in process control and instrumentation in life science or advanced technology manufacturing
  • A professional engineer (PE) license or an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (preferred)

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you're on the path to becoming an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.
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The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000-$130,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
Company:
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