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Avid Solutions

Senior Automation Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

Avid provides solutions for life science, chemical, energy, forest products, and food & beverage ... Our Consultant II/Senior Process control engineer works on projects like developing and executing ...

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Packaging Engineer

Clackamas, OR

This role ensures optimal performance of packaging processes across internal and external sites ... Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards for dietary supplement or food packaging ...

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How much do food process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for food process engineer in Portland, OR is $97,585.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $109,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Food Process Engineer, you need a solid background in chemical or food engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience with food safety regulations, typically supported by an engineering degree. Familiarity with software tools such as AutoCAD, process simulation programs, and knowledge of relevant certifications like HACCP or Six Sigma is often required. Attention to detail, effective teamwork, and strong communication skills help you succeed in cross-functional environments. These abilities ensure the safe, efficient, and innovative development of food processing systems that meet quality and regulatory standards.

What is a food process engineer?

A Food Process Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes food manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. They work with equipment, ingredients, and technologies to improve food production methods. Their role may involve research, troubleshooting, and implementing automation to enhance productivity. Food Process Engineers collaborate with food scientists, quality assurance teams, and production staff to meet industry regulations and consumer demands.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a food process engineer?

A Food Process Engineer’s daily responsibilities often include designing and optimizing production processes, troubleshooting equipment or product issues, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. You may also coordinate closely with production staff, quality assurance teams, and R&D departments to implement new technologies or process improvements. Documentation and analysis of process data, as well as participation in meetings to discuss ongoing projects, are common parts of the day-to-day routine. This dynamic role offers variety and the opportunity to continuously make impactful improvements to food production.

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Infographic showing various Food Process Engineer job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,585 per year, or $46.9 per hour.

Senior Automation Engineer

Avid Solutions

Portland, OR • On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Avid Solutions is a CSIA Certified Industrial Automation and Information Services company established in 1987. Avid provides solutions for life science, chemical, energy, forest products, and food & beverage markets with capabilities to execute and support your entire project's life cycle.
Avid's clients have realized exceptional production optimization and energy savings through our lean manufacturing, enterprise and control systems integration- S95 and batch process control - S88 areas of expertise. This, along with a partnering culture has enabled loyalty from our clients who represent 75% sustainable business. Avid's growth and profitability has allowed us to be recognized by the Triad Business Journal's Fast 50 as the thirteenth fastest growing business in our area. Our success, culture and work environment has enabled Avid to attract the most talented staff with over 90% employee retention.
Our team listens to your needs that drive your business, use best practices and a modular approach to ensure that your systems are optimized. Contact us to find out how working with Avid can make your job easier.
Job Description
Our Consultant II/Senior Process control engineer works on projects like developing and executing process control system integration projects and performing design, development and testing of electrical equipment and control systems, every day.
Is it time for a change? If you are ready to push yourself and your career to new levels, you should consider Avid Solutions. We are a growing company with strong client relationships and are passionate about our people and culture.
This will be a remote opportunity for someone based in Portland, OR. You will be reporting to our Raleigh, NC offices. To be successful in this role you would be someone who will practice proactive communication and be highly focused, self-motivated and results-oriented.
On a typical day you will:
  • Program PLC's and handle HMI configuration and design
  • Work on Commissioning, Troubleshooting/Testing/Debugging
  • Handle Project Documentation
  • Assist with quoting projects
  • Write specifications, schedules and technical reports
  • Interface with the client on technical matters
  • Assist with estimates and proposals

Our employees are uniquely qualified, and we know that you are as well. We are looking for someone with a solid background in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical preferred) and at least 4+ years of technical automation and controls engineering experience. Someone who is interested to dive deeper into new and varied automation software's, perform electrical design, design manufacturing operating systems from scratch, work on instrumentation and design and continuously improve process knowledge and be able to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate may have:
  • BS Degree in Engineering
  • A controls engineer, with a minimum of four + years of experience in Process Control / Automation
  • Experience working in the process based industries(Consumer Package goods and the specialty chemicals industry)
  • Experience in consulting and / or system integration
  • Experience with Rockwell PLC and/or FactoryTalk View is a must
  • Experience with other PLC, DCS, HMI systesm will also be considered
  • Experience with SQL and/or OSI PI, will be preferred

Knowledge of:
  • Process Control and Information System Design / Development
  • PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, and Network Configuration
  • Electrical Design and Instrumentation Specification

This is a full-time position. We offer our Consultants a base salary, an incentive program and a full benefit package. You will also be eligible to take part in our profit sharing program.
You could learn more about Avid Solutions on www.avid.run. If you'd like to be considered for this position, please apply now on our website and become a part of our team!
Additional Information
Please apply on our website:
http://www.avid.run

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